Assistant Manager - Ad Sales (Print)

Job description

Role Objective:

- Drive print advertising sales and achieve assigned revenue targets.

- Develop new client relationships and strengthen existing accounts.

- Executing advertising campaigns and achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual print advertising sales targets.

- Generate new business through client acquisition, market visits, references and networking.

- Manage and grow relationships with assigned categories clients and media agencies.

- Understand client requirements and prepare customized advertising proposals.

- Present advertising solutions, negotiate commercials and close deals within approved guidelines.

- Promote print products, special supplements, premium positions and bringing Events sponsorship

- Develop repeat business and increase revenue from existing clients.

- Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts and MIS.

- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and advertising opportunities.

- Ensure timely collection of payments and follow up on outstanding dues with the finance team.

- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, bookings, billing and payment collections.

- Support Senior/Manager Ad Sales in major pitches, key accounts and special campaigns.

- Explore opportunities for integrated Print + Digital wherever applicable.

Revenue target achievement

- New client acquisition

- Existing-client revenue growth

- Client retention and repeat business

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communication or related field.

- 3-7 years of experience in media/advertising sales, preferably print media.

- Good understanding of print advertising products and sales processes.

- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

- Good client relationship and business development capabilities.

- Target-oriented and proactive approach.

- Ability to work independently as well as with a sales team.

- Good knowledge of MS Office and sales MIS/CRM tools.

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