Assistant Manager Entertainment Ad Sales

Jiostar; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive revenue growth for advertisers within the Entertainment Business. You will own key accounts, build strong relationships, and act as the market ambassador while deepening client engagements and leveraging JioStar ad solutions across TV platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute joint business plans, maintain a robust sales pipeline, and stay ahead of industry trends to strengthen JioStar's leadership in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key account management principles and consultative selling.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4–6 years in a fast-paced industry with TV landscape.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue targets for key accounts within the Entertainment Business and maximize revenue potential.
• Be Jiostar's ambassador in the market for the accounts you own.
• Understand India's TV ecosystem and industry trends; articulate JioStar ad solutions and capabilities.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline; proactively flag roadblocks and uphold sales process standards.
• Manage stakeholder relationships end to end with minimal supervision.
• Drive deeper client interactions to build case studies, client interviews, and joint business plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional ads revenue teams for deal conception and execution.

Skills

Key account management

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role & responsibilities

This role focuses on achieving revenue and growth targets for advertisers in the assigned category. As an Assistant Manager you will be part a team of front liners, while building strong relationships with advertisers and agencies, and delivers customized solutions across JioStar extensive TV platforms. The role also expands JioStar client base and strengthens its position as the go-to partner for innovative advertising solutions.

• This is an individual contributor role where you will own the revenue targets for key accounts within the Entertainment Business in a specific industry . The focus will be on maximizing revenue potential and positioning JioStar.
• You will be Jiostars ambassador in the market for the accounts you own.
• You will be expected to understand Indias TV ecosystem, stay abreast with industry trends and innovations along with establishing and demonstrating an understanding of JioStars ad solutions and capabilities
• You will be expected to maintain a healthy sales pipeline on a regular basis; be proactive in highlighting any roadblocks and maintain high standards in sales processes
• You will be expected to manage all stakeholder relationships end to end with minimum supervision
• You will also be focusing on deeper client interactions to drive case studies, client interviews, executing joint business plans & maintaining monthly run rates etc.
• You will work closely with the cross functional ads revenue team for the conceptualization & execution of all deals for your accounts

Preferred candidate profile

• Understanding Key account management principles/consultative selling Should be both a category & a brand builder with a strong ability to drive and achieve sales targets. Excellent interpersonal &communication skills. Comfort to use data and analytics while building on client conversations at deal level. Ability to leverage relationships, build a strong network, and have effective negotiations, and utilizing these to drive new business. Persistence to drive sales from exploration to deal closures.
• Preferably Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years in a fast-paced industry; with solid understanding of TV landscape.

About Us

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.