Manager - Ad Sales (North - Large Client Sales), SonyLIV

SonyLIV is seeking an experienced Manager/ Assistant Manager - Ad Sales (North - LCS), Digital Business. The primary role of the incumbent is partial top-line and bottom-line responsibility of Digital Business for the North India region.

• POSITION SPECIFICATION
• Education: MBA preferred
• Experience: 4 - 10 years of total experience
• Essential expertise: Digital advertising sales background will be preferred. TV Sales experience can be considered
• Desirable Experience - Must be well versed with client strategies and advertising agencies from North India & have strong agency & clients contacts.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maximizing monetization opportunities by creating and building the client base and constantly creating a digital brand need.
• Incumbent will be SonyLIVs ambassador in the market for the agency relationship that you own and will be responsible for shaping up a long-term business plan for the client/agency for make SonyLIV as the preferred destination.
• Strategize towards securing a steady base by means of acquiring long-term commitments
• Incumbent will be expected to manage all stakeholder relationships end to end with minimum supervision.
• Developing preferred partnership with top digital advertisers through fact finding on brands, marketing plans with accurate information and feedback for past campaigns and ensuring smooth execution of deals
• In depth account management by means of client servicing through customized properties/deals, and other digital brand solutions for critical launches
• Build, manage and scale a revenue pipeline with advertisers, agencies and maintain a threshold of Ad Sales revenue on a monthly basis.
• Effective sales planning based on the time of the year to make sure that the inventory is fully utilized thus maximizing the ROI.
• The role includes account development to have a long-term business association with clients.
• Formulate and implement innovative Advertising packages that maximize the revenue opportunities with brands and agencies to rapidly expand the business.
• Drive results in a fast paced, resource-conscious environment with a creative style and a
• Maintaining a good sales pipeline for the quarter, highlighting roadblocks early on, so that alternates can be reviewed, will be a critical part of the role.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Behavioral

Ability to leverages relationships, build a strong network, and have effective negotiations.

Technical

• Strong knowledge of digital ecosystem.
• Should be both a category & a brand builder with a s strong ability to drive and achieve sales targets.
• High on ideation while creating brand solutions for the clients in-sink with their communication strategies.
• Must possess a strong understanding of the market

Other Personal Characteristics:

The successful candidate must be bright, quick, and a team player. Must have authenticity to establish quality relationships across the organization through the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and mutual respect. Personal traits which will make one an ideal candidate for the position are:

• Should be well networked and connected.
• A proven record of achieving business and individual goals
• Concise yet inspiring communicator.
• Understanding of data and analytics
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Highly Motivated
• Strong executor who is proactive and anticipates evolving business needs

Why join us

Sony Pictures Networks is home to some of Indias leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, Sony TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few!

• Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally-led content powerhouse.
• Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media.
• But our quest to Go Beyond doesnt end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there.

We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy and are recognized as a Great Place to Work.- Great Place to Work Institute- Ranked as one of the Great Places to Work for since 5 years- Included in the Hall of Fame as a part of the Working Mother & Avtar Best Companies for Women in India study- Ranked amongst 100 Best Companies for Women In India- ET Human Capital Awards 2021- Winner across multiple categories- Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award - Outstanding Learning Practices.

The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary!