Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Advt Sales

As an Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager in Advertisement Sales with 8 - 13 years of experience, your primary responsibility will be to identify and approach potential clients for selling advertisement space in both print and digital publications. Building and nurturing strong relationships with advertising agencies and direct clients will be key to your success in this role. You will be expected to understand client requirements thoroughly and propose customized advertising solutions tailored to their needs. Having a good knowledge of industry verticals such as Retail, FMCG, Services, Consumer Durables, etc., will be advantageous for this position. Achieving assigned sales targets and revenue goals on a monthly/quarterly basis will be essential. You will need to effectively follow up on leads, negotiate rates, and close sales deals while maintaining records of client interactions, sales activities, and contracts using CRM tools. Collaborating with the design and editorial team will be necessary to ensure the timely delivery of advertisement material. Keeping yourself updated with market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies will also be part of your responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role will hold a UG/PG degree in Marketing, Business, Mass Communication, or a related field. You should have a proven track record of 8 - 13 years in Advertising sales for Print, Radio, Digital, or Events. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential. Moreover, you should have knowledge of media buying/planning and advertising trends, and the ability to work under pressure while handling multiple clients. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this position, please share your updated CV with thyagarajan.appadurai@thehindu.co.in. Thank you.,