Advertising Sales Manager-Autocar Professional

Senior Manager/Manager-Advertising Sales, (Autocar Professional)

About the company

After the acquisition of Autocar India by Spinny, there are plans to further grow Autocar with a mix of new digital products, events and IPs with the focus on building brand loyalty and earning the trust of our audience.

This is an exciting phase of growth for Autocar and the ambition is to transition from India's no 1 automotive media brand to a powerful automotive brand that transcends the media space.

Autocar India is headquartered in Mumbai, with offices in Gurugram and Bengaluru.

About Autocar Professional

Autocar Professional is India's premier B2B automotive brand, with a total focus on the Indian automotive industry. Our comprehensive coverage includes vehicle and component manufacturers as well as auto retail and finance. Other vital areas covered by us include fuels, roads and infrastructure which impact the development of the auto sector.

We also feature regular updates of auto markets in the rest of Asia including China and South East Asia. And we also have some of the world's biggest names in the industry writing for us. In a nutshell, what is delivered to you twice a month is nothing but the best in automotive intelligence.

Brand Website: www.autocarpro.in

Job responsibilities:

· Conceptualize print, event & digital sales strategies and solutions to address clients challenges for Autocar Professional.

· Pitch, close and manage deals with major advertisers across categories

· Respond to agency Requests for Proposal (RFPs)

· Write, develop, adapt, and present brand solution proposals and presentations

· Present and negotiate deal-terms to senior decision makers

· Stay on top of the trends in a rapidly changing media, clients & industries

· Develop and maintain client relationships

· Forecast revenue objectives through proper account management

· Keep senior management informed on all issues and performance against planned goals

· Develop and maintain client relationships

· Use both qualitative and quantitative research to support benefits of brands

· Forecast revenue objectives through proper account management

· Provide consistent communication with Ad Ops, Client Services, and Finance

· Manage accounts to achieve individual goals as well as team goal

· Prospect network, and research new customers and potential clients

Experience: 5-10 years

Location: Gurugram

CTC: Best as per industry standards plus additional perks