Job Title: Digital Sales Manager
Reports to: Managing Director (MD.)
Role Overview
The Digital Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through the sale of innovative digital advertising solutions across Mid-Day news platforms. You will lead the charge in identifying market trends, building relationships with top-tier agencies and brands, and developing custom content strategies that respect our editorial integrity while delivering high ROI for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Sales: Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing for high-value accounts.
- Portfolio Management: Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of clients, including local businesses, national brands, and programmatic partners.
- Yield Optimization: Collaborate with the operations team to maximize eCPM across all digital inventory.
- Native Advertising: Work with the editorial/creative studio to sell "sponsored content" that aligns with the newsroom’s voice.
- Multi-Channel Campaigns: Sell across display, newsletters, podcasts, video, and social media extensions.
- Data-Led Selling: Utilize first-party data and audience segments to offer hyper-targeted solutions to advertisers.
- Agency Relations: Maintain strong ties with media buying agencies and independent trading desks.
- Programmatic Oversight: Manage relationships with SSPs and oversee Private Marketplace deals.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs using tools like Google Ad Manager, GA4, or HubSpot.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in digital media sales, preferably within a news or high-traffic content environment.
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency in Google Ad Manager (GAM), CRM software, and programmatic buying/selling.
- Communication: Ability to translate complex data into a compelling "story" for advertisers.
- Adaptability: Deep understanding of how news cycles affect advertiser sentiment (Brand Safety vs. Brand Suitability).
Why This Role Matters
In an era of misinformation, brands seek trusted environments. As Digital Sales Manager, you serve as the bridge that allows quality journalism to thrive by connecting it with the brands that value an informed public.
How to Apply
Send your resume, current CTC, total experience, and current location to reshma.krishnan@mid-day.com.
Referral bonuses increase your chances of interviewing.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India