Assistant Manager - Ad Sales Entertainment

Key Responsibilities

• Operates as an individual contributor, owning revenue targets for key accounts within the Entertainment Business across a specific industry, with a focus on maximizing revenue potential and strengthening JioStar’s market positioning.

• Represents JioStar as an ambassador in the market for assigned accounts, building strong client relationships and enhancing the company’s presence.

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of India’s TV ecosystem, stays updated on industry trends and innovations, and develops in-depth knowledge of JioStar’s advertising solutions and capabilities.

• Maintains a healthy sales pipeline, proactively identifies and addresses potential roadblocks, and ensures high standards across sales processes.

• Manages end-to-end stakeholder relationships independently, with minimal supervision, to ensure effective collaboration and client satisfaction.

• Drives deeper client engagement through case studies, client interviews, joint business planning, and consistent monitoring of monthly revenue run rates.

• Collaborates closely with the cross-functional Ads Revenue team to conceptualize, develop, and execute advertising deals for assigned accounts.

• Skills & Attributes for success

• Strong experience in digital media sales, OTT sales, Adtech , branded content, or integrated marketing solutions.

• Deep understanding of how brands plan and execute advertising campaigns across different stages of the marketing funnel.

• Ability to translate brand objectives into customized media and content solutions.

• Strong knowledge of key categories such as E-commerce, FMCG, Auto, BFSI, Retail, Lifestyle, Tech, and D2C brands.

• Excellent storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with a consultative selling approach rather than pure inventory selling.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.

• Preferred Education & Experience

• Preferably Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years in a fast-paced industry; with solid understanding of Digital landscape.

• Someone who is comfortable operating independently, building from the ground up, and navigating a market that requires education as much as selling.