Hindustan Times - Senior Manager - Brand Solutions

We are looking for a commercially driven and entrepreneurial Senior Manager - Brand Partnerships / Solutions to drive revenue through brand partnerships, concept selling, sponsorships, branded content, events and integrated marketing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong network across brands and agencies, experience selling customised solutions and a proven track record of closing high-value partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive revenue through brand partnerships, sponsorships, events, proprietary IPs, branded content and integrated marketing solutions.

- Identify and acquire new clients while growing existing brand relationships.

- Build customised, creative and commercially viable solutions based on client objectives.

- Own the complete sales cycle-from prospecting and pitching to proposal development, negotiations and deal closure.

- Build relationships with senior stakeholders across brands, media and creative agencies.

- Collaborate with internal Content, Marketing, Creative and Operations teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

- Identify new monetisation opportunities and contribute to the commercial growth of Slurrp's platforms and IPs.

- Maintain a strong sales pipeline and take ownership of assigned revenue targets.

Candidate Profile

- 10-15 years of experience in Brand Partnerships, Brand Solutions, Media Sales, Sponsorship Sales, Event Sales, Integrated Marketing or Business Development.

- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and closing high-value deals.

- Strong experience in concept selling and solution-based sales.

- Experience selling branded content, events, sponsorships, experiential platforms, IPs or integrated marketing solutions.

- Strong network among senior decision-makers across brands and agencies, preferably within FMCG, consumer and media sectors.

- Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

- A strong hunter mindset, entrepreneurial approach and ability to independently create and close opportunities.