Company Description Sanmarg Hindi Daily is a leading newspaper with a readership of more than 1.5 million across India. Founded in Varanasi in 1945, it has grown into the most widely circulated Hindi newspaper in Eastern India.

The publication is deeply rooted in the Hindi language and has played a significant role in the region’s social and political discourse, including contributions to the freedom movement. Today, Sanmarg continues to focus on trustworthy journalism, serving diverse audiences with news, analysis, and features that reflect local and national perspectives.

Role Description The Sales and Marketing Specialist will work full time in a hybrid arrangement based in Kolkata, with some flexibility for work from home. This role involves identifying and approaching prospective advertisers, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and presenting Sanmarg’s print and digital advertising solutions to meet client objectives.

The specialist will support marketing campaigns, coordinate promotional activities and events, and collaborate with editorial and design teams to develop effective advertising and branding materials. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing sales pipelines, preparing proposals, tracking campaign performance, and providing post-sales support to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.



The role also includes assisting with market research, competitor analysis, and contributing to training or knowledge-sharing sessions within the sales team.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear spoken and written Hindi and English, and effective presentation abilities.
- Candidates should possess Customer Service skills to manage client queries, build long-term relationships, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Candidates should possess Sales skills, including lead generation, negotiation, closing deals, and managing advertising accounts.
- Candidates should possess Training and Sales Management skills to support team development, help onboard new team members, and contribute to sales process improvements.
- Candidates should ideally have experience in media, advertising, or marketing, along with basic knowledge of digital marketing and analytics tools.
- Robust organizational and time-management abilities, with proficiency in common office software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM tools), are beneficial.
- A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred, along with a willingness to travel locally within Kolkata as needed.

📌 Sales And Marketing Specialist (Kolkata)
🏢 sanmarg
📍 Kolkata