Sales Manager – Media Sales & Advertising Sales( 4-8 yrs)

Wizikey is looking for an experienced and highly connected Sales Manager – Media Sales & Advertising Sales to drive revenue growth through sponsorships, advertising partnerships, branded content, webinars, events, newsletters, industry reports, and strategic alliances. The ideal candidate will possess a strong network across CMOs, Marketing Heads, Brand Managers, PR Leaders, Corporate Communications teams, and media agencies, along with a proven track record of consistently delivering high-value advertising and sponsorship revenues. This role offers high ownership, strong visibility, and performance-led upside. “ Selling is really about having conversations with people and helping improve their company or their life. If you look at it like that, selling is a very admirable thing to do .” Whom you will report to You will report to Co-founder and Head of Sales Aakriti Bhargava. Key Responsibilities Revenue & Business Growth • Own and achieve annual revenue targets from advertising, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships. • Drive sales across webinars, roundtables, industry reports, newsletters, branded content, podcasts, events, and thought leadership initiatives. • Identify new revenue opportunities and create scalable monetization strategies. • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach. Strategic Partnerships • Develop long-term relationships with advertisers, media agencies, PR agencies, marketing leaders, and enterprise decision-makers. • Create customized partnership solutions aligned with client marketing and brand objectives. • Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure profitable deal closures. Client Acquisition & Account Management • Lead the complete sales cycle from lead generation to closure and account expansion. • Manage key enterprise accounts and develop long-term revenue opportunities. • Ensure excellent client experience and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities. Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Work closely with leadership, marketing, product, and customer success teams to maximize revenue opportunities. • Provide market insights and recommendations on emerging advertising trends and partnership models. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performance sales culture. Market Intelligence • Monitor competitor activities, media spending trends, and industry developments. • Identify new sectors, brands, and categories for business expansion.