Assistant Manager - Entertainment Ad Sales, Digital, Mid-Market

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jiostar India Private Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager for its digital advertising division in India. You will drive revenue with advertisers and agencies, build strong relationships, and deliver customized solutions across Jiostar’s digital platforms.

You will expand the client base, demonstrate Jiostar as a go-to partner for advertising solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute campaigns and scalable programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital media sales and advertising solutions.
• Ability to translate brand objectives into media and content solutions.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue targets for key accounts in Entertainment within the assigned industry.
• Act as Jiostar’s market ambassador for the accounts you own.
• Understand India’s digital ecosystem and explain JioStar ad solutions to clients.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and escalate blockers timely.
• Manage stakeholder relationships end-to-end with minimal supervision.
• Develop deeper client interactions to drive case studies and joint business plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional ads revenue teams on deal conceptualization and execution.

Skills

Digital media sales

OTT sales

Adtech

Branded content

Strategic selling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Jiostar’s ambassador in the market for the accounts you own.
• You will be expected to understand India’s Digital ecosystem, stay abreast with industry trends and innovations along with establishing and demonstrating an understanding of JioStar’s 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.

Skills & Attributes for success

Strong experience in digital media sales, OTT sales, Adtech , branded content, or integrated marketing solutions. Deep understanding of how brands plan and execute advertising campaigns across different stages of the marketing funnel. Ability to translate brand objectives into customized media and content solutions. Strong knowledge of key categories such as E-commerce, FMCG, Auto, BFSI, Retail, Lifestyle, Tech, and D2C brands. Excellent storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Strategic thinker with a consultative selling approach rather than pure inventory selling. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Education & Experience

Preferably Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years in a fast-paced industry; with solid understanding of Digital landscape. Someone who is comfortable operating independently, building from the ground up, and navigating a market that requires education as much as selling.

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 steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. 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 India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) 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.