Sr. Manager - Ad Sales (Print)

Role Objective:

• Drive print advertising revenue and achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

• Develop strategic relationships with key clients and media agencies.

• Lead sales initiatives, key accounts and business development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve revenue and volume targets for print advertising.

• Acquire new clients and grow revenue from existing key accounts.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local clients and media agencies.

• Develop and present customized advertising proposals and media solutions.

• Negotiate rates, packages, commercial terms and close high-value deals.

• Develop sector-wise and account-wise sales strategies to maximize revenue.

• Client retention

• Manage sales pipeline, forecasting, MIS and regular revenue reviews.

• Identify new markets, categories and emerging advertising opportunities.

• Monitor competitor activities, market trends and advertising spends.

• Coordinate with editorial, marketing, operation, creative, production and finance teams for smooth campaign execution.

• Monitor billing, collections and outstanding payments in coordination with finance.

• Lead, mentor and motivate the sales team and ensure achievement of individual and team targets.

• Team Target achievement

• Agencys revenue growth

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Advertising or related field.

• 7-12 years of relevant experience in media/advertising sales, preferably print media.

• Strong corporate and media-agency relationships.

• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

• Strong business development and account-management capabilities.

• Revenue-oriented, analytical and strategic mindset.

• Ability to lead teams and work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

• Explore integrated Print + Events opportunities wherever applicable.