Job Summary

As a Senior Ad Sales Lead at JioHotstar, you will drive strategic partnerships with some of the country’s largest advertisers and leading media agencies across a designated industry vertical. The role involves owning and accelerating revenue growth for key accounts by leveraging a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer trends, digital video and programmatic ecosystems.

You will work closely with senior marketing stakeholders and agency planners to craft long-term, high-impact partnerships that deliver measurable business outcomes for clients while maximizing the value of JioHotstar’s Entertainment offering. The role requires a consultative sales approach, strong understanding of advertiser's business, commercial acumen, and the ability to shape integrated & innovative solutions across digital video, Commerce, branded content, and emerging ad innovations.

Key Responsibilities

- Own and grow a portfolio of high-impact accounts with clear revenue and growth accountability
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client and agency stakeholders, shaping long-term advertising strategies
- Lead annual planning, quarterly business reviews, and strategic upsell conversations
- Identify emerging opportunities across formats, platforms,



and performance solutions within the digital ecosystem
- Partner with internal leadership, product, analytics, and execution teams to deliver high-quality, insight-led solutions
- Maintain solid pipeline visibility, forecasts, and risk mitigation plans
- Represent client needs internally and influence roadmap, solutions, and prioritisation

Skills & Attributes for success

- Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including media strategy, Branding & performance marketing, and ad tech
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect business objectives to advertising solutions
- Proven senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Confident presenter with the ability to influence and close complex deals
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes in a growth-oriented environment

Preferred Education & Experience

- 13+ years of experience in digital ad sales, media sales, or agency-facing roles
- Track record of managing large accounts and delivering sustained revenue growth
- Experience working closely with agencies and senior brand decision-makers
- Familiarity with ad tech platforms, reporting tools, and campaign optimisation frameworks is a plus

📌 Senior Director - Entertainment Ad Sales, Digital (Mumbai)
🏢 JioStar
📍 Mumbai