Collegedunia.com - Digital Ad Sales Manager

Collegedunia Story:

Collegedunia.com is a year old start up with its parent company GMF Infotech, based in Delhi.

The company owns two portals Collegedunia.com and Zoutons.com and is also a leading company in the space of digital marketing.

Collegedunia.com is an extensive search engine for the students, parents, and education industry players who are seeking information on higher education sector in India and abroad. One can rely on Collegedunia.com for getting most brief and relevant data on colleges and universities. With the most interactive user interface and most validated content, we aspire to be the top education portals in coming days.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Responsible for aggressively pursuing digital media ad sales with interactive agencies, as well as directly with all relevant clients.

- Develop and grow ad sales revenue and meet/exceed revenue goals by prospecting for new clients

- Identifying prospects and closing online media deals

- Create unique sales properties and promotions, including contests and special advertising programs.

- Selling creative digital ad programs, embracing content marketing and sponsored content initiatives where appropriate.

- Track expiring contracts and negotiating to maintain business.

- Responsible for regularly reporting advertising sales revenue, sales and inventory forecasting and CPM analysis.

REQUIREMENT:

- 2-5 years- experience in digital advertising sales out of which at least 2 years in auto verticals is a MUST

- Well conversant with Online, Mobile and Digital Video ads (CPC, PPC CPM, Video pre and post rolls ads)

- Previous sales experience with proven experience in cold calling, presenting to prospective clients, and maintaining client relationships.

- Focus on reaching goals by prospecting, upselling, presentations, proposal writing, follow-up, etc.

- Demonstrate an ability to think creatively, sell strategically, and communicate efficiently internally and externally.

- Excellent communication skills via phone and in person with focus on strong customer service.

- Proven organizational skills with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and focus on details.