Senior Manager AGM Print Ad Sales

Rajasthan Patrika; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rajasthan Patrika in Kolkata seeks a Senior Manager – Print Ad Sales to drive revenue across East India, with a focus on Kolkata and regional markets. You will build relationships with advertising agencies, corporate clients, and key decision-makers to identify opportunities and close high-value deals.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in media ad sales, strong knowledge of East India markets, and a proven track record of meeting revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Media Ad Sales / Corporate Sales.
• Strong experience in Print Media Sales.
• Excellent understanding of the East India advertising market, particularly Kolkata.
• Strong existing relationships with major advertising agencies and corporate clients.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and closing high-value deals.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Good understanding of media planning, advertising budgets, and client requirements.
• Radio/other media sales experience will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive print advertising revenue across East India, with a primary focus on Kolkata.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media agencies, advertising agencies, and corporate clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base across key East India markets.
• Build strategic partnerships with large advertisers and agencies.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and sales targets.
• Lead negotiations and close high-value advertising deals.
• Develop customized advertising solutions based on client requirements.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging advertising opportunities.
• Ensure strong client servicing and long-term business relationships.
• Coordinate with internal editorial, creative, and operations teams to ensure smooth campaign execution.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts, MIS, and revenue reports for management.

Skills

Print Media Sales

Agency Relationships

Revenue Targets

Negotiation

Client Management

Kolkata Market Knowledge

Job description

Job Description Senior Manager / AGM– Print Ad Sales (East India)

Location: Kolkata
Department: Sales – Print Media
Experience: 8–12 Years
Industry: Media / Advertising / Print

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Senior Print Ad Sales professional to drive advertising revenue across the East India market, with a strong focus on Kolkata and key regional markets.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with advertising agencies, corporate clients, and key decision-makers, while identifying new business opportunities and driving high-value advertising deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive print advertising revenue across East India, with a primary focus on Kolkata.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media agencies, advertising agencies, and corporate clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base across key East India markets.
• Build strategic partnerships with large advertisers and agencies.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and sales targets.
• Lead negotiations and close high-value advertising deals.
• Develop customized advertising solutions based on client requirements.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging advertising opportunities.
• Ensure strong client servicing and long-term business relationships.
• Coordinate with internal editorial, creative, and operations teams to ensure smooth campaign execution.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts, MIS, and revenue reports for management.

Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of experience in Media Ad Sales / Corporate Sales.
• Strong experience in Print Media Sales is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of the East India advertising market, particularly Kolkata.
• Strong existing relationships with major advertising agencies and corporate clients.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and closing high-value deals.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Good understanding of media planning, advertising budgets, and client requirements.
• Radio/other media sales experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and develop new revenue opportunities.

Key Skills

Print Media Sales | Ad Sales | Corporate Sales | Agency Relationships | Kolkata Market | East India Market | Business Development | Revenue Generation | Client Management | Negotiation | Media Planning