Assistant Manager - Digital Ad Sales

About the Company

Lokmat Clickstart is the digital media arm of Lokmat Media Group. Lokmat is the largest read newspaper in Maharashtra with 21.8 mn. readers along with Lokmat Samachar and Lokmat Times, the group has readership of 25.0 mn. In a very short span time since the launch in 2016, Lokmat Clickstart has become the largest digital media and content company in Marathi language in India. Through its various digital products and distribution touch points, Lokmat Clickstart reaches to 90-95% of all Marathi speaking audiences on Internet in Maharashtra. Our Mission at Lokmat Clickstart is to build the largest community of Marathi speaking audiences across a diversified portfolio of digital products, content genres and hyperlocal experiences primarily to create an ecosystem for brands to connect with local communities in their local language.

• Lokmat Clickstarts bouquet of digital offerings includes the following key products:
• Online News & Information - Lokmat.com (Marathi), LokmatNews.in (Hindi) & LokmatTimes.com (English)
• Business & Personal Finance - LokmatMoney.com
• Agriculture - LokmatAgro.com
• Entertainment - Lokmat Filmy
• Women Lifestyle - LokmatSakhi.com
• Spirituality & Wellness - Lokmat Bhakti

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Assistant Manager Digital Ad Sales to join our growing team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the digital advertising landscape and be passionate about building relationships with clients from the local Mumbai market and delivering effective ad solutions. Exceptional communication skills in English and Marathi are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Proven track record of success in sales with 2-5 years of experience in Digital Sales & Branded content sales from a news Publishing background.
• Good contacts and market relations with Local clients in Mumbai.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in the Mumbai market.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking new business opportunities.
• Utilize market knowledge and contacts to identify and pursue potential clients in the retail, healthcare, and astrology sectors.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals to clients, showcasing the value of our digital advertising services.
• Negotiate terms and pricing agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.