Manager - Ad Sales

About Darsh News:

Darsh News is a rapidly growing digital news platform delivering timely, relevant, and impactful content across multiple platforms. We are driven by journalistic integrity, innovation, and a deep understanding of our audience. As we expand, we’re looking for a dynamic Ad Sales Manager to help us drive revenue and build lasting relationships with advertisers and brands.

Role Overview:

As an Ad Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving advertising revenue through strategic sales initiatives, client relationship management, and customized media solutions. You will work closely with brands, agencies, and internal teams to grow our advertising portfolio across digital, video, and social media platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute ad sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospects across industries.
• Pitch, negotiate, and close advertising deals with clients and media agencies.
• Collaborate with editorial, content, and marketing teams to develop integrated advertising solutions.
• Provide market insights and competitor analysis to refine offerings and pricing.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing advertisers to encourage repeat business and upsell opportunities.
• Track sales performance and report on key metrics to leadership.
• Stay updated on digital media trends, audience behavior, and advertiser needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or related field.
• 1–3 years of proven experience in media/ad sales, preferably in a news or digital media environment.
• Strong network of advertising clients and media buying agencies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of digital advertising formats, programmatic, branded content, and sponsorships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in news or content-led platforms.
• Passion for news, media, and storytelling.

Why Join Darsh News?

• Be part of a growing media brand with a bold voice and purpose.
• Work with passionate and driven professionals.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial direction of the platform.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person