Associate Director - AD Sales, Premium Sports

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Account Director of Ad Sales to spearhead revenue growth and strategicpartnerships for JioStar’s Premium Sports . In this role, you will own key client relationships, drive revenueobjectives, and position JioStar as a premium destination for TV and Digital advertising. This role demands adeep understanding of India’s advertising ecosystem, strong client engagement skills, and the ability toinfluence market leaders across brands and agencies.What you will do:• Own and deliver revenue targets for mid - market accounts for Premium Sports ad solutions.• Represent JioStar in the market as a trusted ambassador for the accounts under your portfolio.• Develop a strong understanding of India’s TV & Digital advertising ecosystem, track industryinnovations, and align client needs with JioStar’s solutions.• Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline with disciplined sales processes; proactively flagchallenges and ensure timely resolution.• Drive revenue maximization by evangelizing JioStar as a premium advertising partner across both TV& Digital spends.• Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with CMOs, Brand Leads, and Agency Heads, servingas a thought partner to optimize campaign efficiencies.• Gain direct visibility into upcoming campaigns and align JioStar’s offerings with client marketingobjectives.Skills & Attributes for success:• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to deliver revenue growth.• 12-15 years of experience in sales, ad sales, or media sales. Track record of managing large, strategicaccounts and influencing senior stakeholders.• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with credibility at CXO and agency leadership levels.• Deep knowledge of the digital ecosystem and a strategic mindset to leverage emerging trends.• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.• High ownership, proactive problem-solving ability, and resilience under pressure.• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work cross-functionally.