Assistant Manager - Media Sales and Business Development

Blockdale Media; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Blockdale Media is seeking a driven media sales professional to accelerate revenue growth across print, digital and live events. You will own relationships with marketing heads, agencies and senior decision-makers while crafting customised media solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in media sales, strong negotiation skills and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset to close deals and meet targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in media sales, advertising or B2B publishing.
• Proven ability to acquire clients, negotiate deals and generate revenue.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in digital advertising and event sponsorship sales is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive advertising sales across print publications, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.
• Develop business through sponsored content, interviews, brand partnerships, webinars, roundtables and conferences.
• Acquire new clients, nurture key accounts and build relationships with marketing heads, industry leaders and advertising agencies.
• Develop customised media solutions and commercial proposals to meet client objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, manage the sales pipeline and ensure timely closure of deals.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive advertising sales across print publications, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.
• Develop business through sponsored content, interviews, brand partnerships, webinars, roundtables and conferences.
• Acquire new clients, nurture key accounts and build relationships with marketing heads, industry leaders and advertising agencies.
• Develop customised media solutions and commercial proposals to meet client objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, manage the sales pipeline and ensure timely closure of deals.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in media sales, advertising, B2B publishing, sponsorships or business development.
• A proven ability to acquire clients, negotiate commercial deals and generate revenue.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Experience in digital advertising and event sponsorship sales is an advantage.
• A proactive, target-driven professional with leadership potential and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A proven ability to generate revenue and independently close deals.
• A proactive, target-driven professional with leadership potential.

What We Offer: An opportunity to take ownership of revenue growth, build client relationships across two specialised media brands and contribute directly to new business initiatives.