Business Head (Brand Solutions)

Dainik Bhaskar Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job description

Role Summary:

Own the P&L, strategy and growth of DB Canvas* DB Corp's brand solutions studio built on the reach of Dainik Bhaskar, India's most-read Hindi daily. This is a build-and-scale leadership role: you'll set an aggressive revenue agenda, build a lean team of closers and idea-makers, and turn Hindi heartland reach into high-value custom brand solutions for national and regional advertisers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the revenue target and P&L for DB Canvas*, Mumbai - set the growth agenda and hold the team to it.
• Build, lead and coach a 5-member team across Business Development and Ideation & Strategy.
• Drive the design of innovative, IP-led brand solutions - custom content, branded activations, on-ground events, print-digital hybrid campaigns - that leverage Dainik Bhaskar's penetration into Hindi-speaking tier 2/3/4 markets.
• Own and grow relationships with CMOs, brand heads and media agency leadership; personally pitch and close large-ticket deals.
• Instill an aggressive, pipeline-driven, revenue-first culture - weekly forecasting, deal reviews, and accountability for numbers.
• Partner with DB Corp's central marketing, editorial and sales leadership to keep solutions sharp, brand-safe and scalable.
• Represent DB Canvas* at industry forums, agency roundtables and client events as the face of the business.

What We're Looking For:

• 15-20 years in brand solutions, media sales, content marketing or brand consulting/agency leadership; exposure to Hindi-heartland, vernacular or regional media businesses strongly preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of scaling a solutions or content business and owning a revenue number, not just a creative output.
• Strong, current relationships at CXO/CMO level with brands and media agencies.
• An entrepreneurial, hands-on, aggressive operating style - comfortable building a team and a business from a lean base.
• Genuine understanding of Hindi-speaking consumer markets and how national brands need to localize to win there.