Focus Sales- Brand Solutions (West lead)

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Network18 is India's most diversified Media Company in the fast growing Media market. The Company has a strong Heritage and we possess a strong presence in Magazines, Television and Internet domains. Our brands like CNBC, Forbes and Moneycontrol are market leaders in their respective segments. The Company has over 7,000 employees across all major cities in India and has been consistently managed to stay ahead of the growth curve of the industry.

Network 18 brings together employees from varied backgrounds under one roof united by the hunger to create immersive content and ideas. We take pride in our people, who we believe are the key to realizing the organizations potential. We continually strive to enable our employees to realize their own goals, by providing opportunities to learn, share and grow.

Role & responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of the digital branded content revenue targets for the assigned brands and markets.
• Build relationships with the clients and digital agencies + content teams in key agency networks to sell in digital/ video advertising and content solutions.
• Do Business development to identify and convert new revenue opportunities. Ideate and identify newer formats, platforms, and solutions for clients.
• Gaining and in depth understanding of the business and network18 platforms and coming up with solutions that can be monetized for the network.
• Experience in event management along with great knowledge of Webinars, Webcasts, Video production, mobile platforms (ATL + BTL). Someone with 'Bring it On attitude who is very comfortable in high pressure situations and can also think on his feet when it comes to client solutions/ pitches.

Key Skills Required

• Someone from B2B and Business news genre sales experience preferred.
• Exposure to the digital ecosystem industry is a must.
• Experience in making complex Proposals, Workings on xls and overall advertising strategy is a must.
• Experience in Account Management, Client Servicing, Events and Campaign Management.
• Deep relationships with planners and buyers on the agency side and marketers on the client side.
• Proactive and analytical, with strong work ethic.
• Goal and result orientated person who is willing to contribute to organization targets.
• Excellent with spoken English and communication/email etiquettes.

Yrs. of experience and industry preference

• Minimum of 8 years of experience into Media sales across any medium (TV, Radio, Print, Digital)

Disclaimer: Please note Network18 and related group companies do not use the services of vendors or agents for recruitment. Please beware of such agents or vendors providing assistance. Network18 will not be responsible for any losses incurred.

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