Company Description Network18 Media & Investments Limited is India’s leading media conglomerate, operating the country’s largest omni-channel news network with 20 TV news channels across 16 languages and multiple digital platforms across 13 languages. The TV network reaches over 175 million viewers weekly and holds a significant share of national news viewership.

Its portfolio includes premier national and business news channels such as CNN-News18, News18 India, CNBC-TV18, and CNBC Awaaz, along with an extensive regional network of 15 channels. Network18 also runs some of India’s most visited news websites, including News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, Moneycontrol.com, and Firstpost.com, and continues to expand with initiatives like Local18, which focuses on hyperlocal content across nearly 300 districts.

Role Description The Key Account Sales Manager will be responsible for managing and growing strategic advertiser and agency relationships for Network18’s media properties, ensuring revenue maximization and long-term partnership value. This full-time, on-site role, based in Mumbai, involves identifying business opportunities, pitching integrated media solutions, negotiating commercial terms, and closing sales deals across TV and digital platforms.

The role includes developing account plans, monitoring campaign performance,



coordinating with internal teams such as marketing, content, ad operations, and finance, and providing regular business reports and forecasts.

The Key Account Sales

Manager will also handle client servicing, resolve escalations, support collections, and stay updated on market trends and competitor activity to refine sales strategies.

Qualifications

- Strong sales, business development, and revenue growth skills, with experience in media or advertising sales preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in key accounts and account management, including planning, retention, and upselling to strategic clients.
- Excellent customer service and relationship management abilities, focused on client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Transparent and persuasive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for engaging senior decision-makers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Proven ability to analyze data, prepare forecasts, and use CRM or sales tools to manage pipelines and performance.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.

📌 Key Account Sales Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Network18 Media u0026 Investments
📍 Mumbai