COMPLETE Assistant Manager - Upcountry & NBD, Entertainment Network - Chennai, India

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Manager - Upcountry & NBD, Entertainment Network

Req ID:

10066521

Job Description:

This is a revenue generation role where the incumbent will be responsible to sell our advertising solutions to media agencies and marketeers in the upcountry market of South India. The position holder will be responsible for building the upcountry business in these regions to maximize revenue from them through sale of commercial time and branded solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic / Policy related KRAs

• Develop a thorough understanding of the product, its strengths, positioning, content etc. to be leveraged for pitch impact and effectiveness
• Develop a thorough understanding of the upcountry regions being serviced as well as unique marketing challenges being faced at each client organization
• Network, engage with and build strong relationships across levels at client as well as agency organizations to understand business trends, have direct visibility on upcoming campaigns and revenue potential
• Demonstrate thought partnership through a comprehensive understanding of the client and agency organization, their marketing needs, campaign efficiency metrices etc.
• Operational / Process / Technology related KRAs
• Create, negotiate and close deals that maximize price/market share and deliver on the client’s and agency’s marketing objectives and expectations.
• Map competition (Sales strategy/Programs/Clients) and use market intelligence to develop strategies to maximize market share
• Deliver maximum value on deals by collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization (PRS, Operations) and taking complete ownership of deal execution, client servicing and post evaluations of campaigns
• Act as an ‘Account Manager’ rather than a ‘Seller’ by providing dedicated account management to develop and nurture strong long-term relationships with key accounts.

• Financial Accountability / Commercial Impact
• Accurate monthly revenue projections
• Meet or exceed monthly/quarterly/annual quotas
• Achievement of CPRP benchmarks and high market share
• Continuously identify opportunities for additional revenue sources through non FCT avenues – Brand Solutions
• Continuously strive to identify opportunities to maximise revenue opportunities

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Revenue
• Price / yield
• Client Count (Effective coverage)
• Accuracy of projections and productivity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Qualification: MBA
• Total of about 3-7 years of experience with sales experience, preferably media ad sales

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of product as well as market
• Ability to travel extensively within region (upcountry market) for client visits (10-14 days a month)
• Strong client relations especially with the various business segments and categories.  Should have access to key decision makers at client and agency level
• Ability to read numbers and take decisions basis data
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated mindset
• Ability to collaborate with internal as well as external stakeholders
• Ability to drive and achieve sales targets
• Ability to unlearn and learn to keep pace with the evolving media industry

Disney Star is a leading media & entertainment company in India that reaches over 700 million viewers a month in nine different languages. Our entertainment portfolio which cuts across general entertainment, movies, sports, infotainment, kids, and lifestyle content generates over 20,000 hours of original content every year.

Disney+ Hotstar, India’s leading streaming platform, enables us to reach and entertain audiences anywhere, anytime. Disney+ Hotstar has changed the way Indians consume their entertainment - from their favorite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas.

With leadership positions in every segment it occupies, Disney Star has been redefining the media landscape for more than 30 years now, anchored on the three pillars of story-telling, innovation and an unwavering focus on delivering to the expectations of our audiences. 

Join us, and let's continue to inspire a billion imaginations.

Job Posting Segment:

Entertainment-Sales

Job Posting Primary Business:

Frontline Sales-Star Plus

Primary Job Posting Category:

Advertising Sales

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Chennai, India

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-16