Assistant Manager - International Ad Sales, Sports

Job description

Role Overview: In this role, you will own key client relationships, drive revenue objectives, and position JioStar as a premium destination for TV and Digital advertising. This role demands a deep understanding of India’s advertising ecosystem, strong client engagement skills, and the ability to influence market leaders across brands and agencies. What you will do: Own and deliver revenue targets for key accounts for all sports ad solutions. Represent JioStar in international markets as a trusted ambassador for the accounts under your portfolio. Build and drive outreach across all international markets as a key mandate of the job Proactively drive sales and develop new business through a variety of outreach methods, including cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and identifying new event and partnership opportunities. Develop a comprehensive and profound expertise in international markets, identifying specific clients and business categories that prioritize India as a primary strategic focus Lead the sale of advanced digital and programmatic solutions, moving beyond traditional branding campaigns. Develop a strong understanding of India’s TV & Digital advertising ecosystem, track industry innovations, and align client needs with JioStar’s solutions. Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline with disciplined sales processes; proactively flag challenges and ensure timely resolution. Drive revenue maximization by evangelizing JioStar as a premium advertising partner across both TV & Digital spends. Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with CMOs, Brand Leads, and Agency Heads, serving as a thought partner to optimize campaign efficiencies. Gain direct visibility into upcoming campaigns and align JioStar’s offerings with client marketing objectives. Skills & Attributes for success: Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to deliver revenue growth. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 3 - 8 years of experience in sales, ad sales, or media sales preferably international business. Track record of managing large, strategic accounts and influencing senior stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with credibility at CXO and agency leadership levels. Deep knowledge of the digital ecosystem and a strategic mindset to leverage emerging trends. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. High ownership, proactive problem-solving ability, and resilience under pressure. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work cross-functionally.