Digikore - Manager - Advertising Sales

Job Title: Advertising Sales Manager Media & Entertainment.

Location: Pune Maharashtra, On-site.

Department: Sales & Business Development.

About Digikore Studios.
Digikore Studios is a global VFX and content powerhouse, trusted by Hollywood giants like Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and Amazon.
With over 250+ films and shows under our beltincluding Thor, Stranger Things, and Game of Throneswe combine cutting-edge tech, AI innovation, and virtual production to create world-class visuals.
Were also behind Kaise Banta Hai on JioCinema and pioneers of VPSets.comthe first cloud-based marketplace for virtual production assets.
From India to the world, were shaping the future of storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and Prospect:

- Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential advertisers and sponsors across relevant B2C and B2B sectors.

- Actively prospect using platforms such as LinkedIn and industry databases to generate qualified leads.

- Initiate contact through cold calling, inbound/outbound channels, and professional networking.

- Set up and conduct virtual meetings (Zoom, Google Meet) to present advertising opportunities.

Build and Maintain Relationships:

- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within client organizations.

- Act as a trusted partner to existing advertisers, ensuring fulfillment of deliverables and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.

Sales Strategy:

- Create and execute advertising sales strategies aligned with revenue goals.

- Tailor advertising and sponsorship packages that align with the clients marketing objectives.

Category-Specific Sales:

- Understand and effectively communicate the relevance to various industry verticals (e.g., tech, education, lifestyle, manufacturing).

- Confidently explain the value proposition of the show to diverse advertising categories.

Collaboration with Marketing:

- Work in tandem with the marketing and creative teams to craft persuasive sales decks, pitch materials, and client presentations.

- Ensure all advertising and partnership offerings are effectively represented across touchpoints.

Negotiation and Closing:

- Lead negotiations, addressing client concerns and structuring win-win solutions.

- Successfully close deals and secure long-term advertising partnerships for the show.

Reporting and Analysis:

- Provide detailed reports on sales performance, pipeline health, and post-campaign results.

- Use analytics and feedback to enhance future outreach, packages, and pricing models.

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of experience in advertising sales, preferably within media, digital content, or entertainment industries.

- Strong understanding of B2B and B2C sales cycles.

- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

- Hands-on experience with data discovery and lead generation tools (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Lusha).

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong negotiation, closing, and relationship management capabilities.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

- Passion for storytelling and non-fiction content.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to represent a growing and purpose-driven media brand.

- Entrepreneurial work environment with room for innovation.

- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

- Flexible and remote-friendly work culture