Manager -Sales & Brand Solutions, Travel & Leisure-West

We are looking for a self-driven and motivated professional who is capable of identifying, prioritizing, pursuing and closing potential business for the Burda Media India brands. The candidate should have at least 5 to 7 years of sales experience in the Travel & Hospitality category. He/she must be presentable and have a good command over brand solution orientation while looking at providing solutions to clients.

Should have excellent client management and communication skills & a sound understanding of digital platforms. The candidate must be well equipped to understand the Travel category and a strong understanding of the Western Market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The candidate handling this position will be responsible for advertising sales, inclusive of print and online advertising efforts.
2. Have a keen understanding of the market opportunities, industry, and audience for the assigned properties inclusive of growing and managing the market, establishing strategic partnerships, and closely working with consumers and prospective consumers, in an effort to develop standards as well as unique advertising programs for the business.
3. Ensure opportunities are maximized upon, in order to facilitate the achievement of current and long-term sales profit and revenue plans for the organization.
4. Drive brand thinking and solutions when recommending solutions to clients.
5. Work on market deepening exercises that can help Burda Media India with client acquisition and market penetration objectives.
6. Should be able to successfully manage end to end execution of campaigns.
7. Execute and manage digital execution and sales for the brand s digital platforms.
8. Draft and conceptualize pitch presentations that clearly articulate the client s brand/ business needs and derive solutions in the most connected manner.
9. Should be good with numbers and have the right balance between a strategic and a creative brain.
10. Have an exceptional interpersonal skills & be able to maintain cordial relationships, both within & outside the organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in business, marketing, or advertising (an MBA candidate will be preferred)
• Digital Marketing course would be preferred.