Company Description Network18 Media & Investments Limited is India’s leading media conglomerate, operating the country’s largest omni-channel news network across television and digital platforms. With 20 news channels in 16 languages and 4 online news platforms in 13 languages, the network reaches over 175 million viewers every week and attracts more than 180 million unique digital visitors every month. Its portfolio includes prominent national and regional news brands such as CNN-News18, News18 India, CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and 15 regional channels covering key states and territories.

Network18 also runs some of India’s most visited news websites, including News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, Moneycontrol.com, and Firstpost.com, and publishes Forbes in India. The organization continues to expand through initiatives like Local18, providing hyperlocal content across nearly 300 districts.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Manager role based in Chandigarh.

The Sales

Manager will oversee advertising and media sales for Network18 properties, manage key client relationships, and drive revenue growth across television and digital platforms.

Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, developing and presenting sales proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely execution of campaigns. The role involves collaborating closely with editorial, marketing, and operations teams to create integrated solutions, monitoring market trends and competitor activity,



and preparing regular sales forecasts and performance reports.

The Sales

Manager will also mentor and support team members, maintain accurate sales documentation, and uphold Network18’s standards for ethical and compliant business practices.

Qualifications

Proven experience in media, advertising, or related sales roles, preferably within broadcast or digital news organizations.

Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and grow strategic partnerships.

Demonstrated ability in business development, including prospecting, opportunity identification, and pipeline management.

Competence in sales planning, forecasting, and performance tracking using CRM and reporting tools.

Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to tailor pitches to diverse stakeholders.

Solid understanding of media buying, advertising products, and integrated TV-digital sales solutions.

Analytical mindset with capability to interpret market data, audience metrics, and campaign performance to inform sales strategies.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field; advanced qualifications in management or marketing are an advantage.

Ability to work on-site in Chandigarh, manage multiple accounts and deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Familiarity with the Indian media landscape and regional markets in and around Chandigarh is highly beneficial.

📌 Sales Manager (Chandigarh)
🏢 Network18 Media u0026 Investments
📍 Chandigarh