Sponsorship Sales Manager – Startup Dangal

Annual Compensation: ₹4,00,000–₹5,00,000 LPA + Performance-Linked Incentives
Department: Sales & Business Development
Project: Startup Dangal - Season III
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Mumbai/Bangalore/Chennai/Gurugram/Delhi/Kolkata/Hyderabad/Chennai

Startup Dangal is a platform designed to showcase startups, entrepreneurs, business ideas, and innovation through engaging show formats and brand partnerships. We are looking for an experienced Sponsorship Sales Manager who can drive sponsorship revenue, onboard startups, and build strategic commercial partnerships for Startup Dangal and its associated shows. The ideal candidate should be confident in approaching senior decision-makers, pitching high-value commercial packages, negotiating sponsorship agreements, and converting prospects into paying clients.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The candidate will be responsible for selling sponsorship packages, securing brand partnerships, and generating startup registrations for Startup Dangal. This role requires proven experience in sponsorship sales, media sales, television show sponsorships, advertising inventory, or commercial space selling.

We are specifically looking for a sales professional who understands how to pitch commercial opportunities to brands, negotiate sponsorship deals, and independently close revenue-generating partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sponsorship Sales & Revenue Generation: Sell sponsorship packages for Startup Dangal and its various shows, episodes, and associated properties. Identify and approach potential sponsors, corporate brands, marketing heads, and advertising agencies.

2. Media & Commercial Space Selling: Identify opportunities to monetize television, digital, and other show-based properties. Pitch title sponsorships, presenting sponsorships, associate sponsorships, segment integrations, product placements, and advertising opportunities,



wherever available.

3. Startup Registrations & Onboarding: Identify and approach startups, entrepreneurs, founders, and emerging businesses for participation in Startup Dangal. Build relationships with incubators, accelerators, startup associations, and entrepreneurship networks.

4. Business Development & Client Relationship Management: Generate leads through cold calling, LinkedIn, email campaigns, referrals, networking, and direct meetings.

5. Sales Reporting & CRM: Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings, proposals, registrations, follow-ups, and closures. Submit daily sales reports and periodic performance updates.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

- Proven experience in selling sponsorships is mandatory.
- Prior experience in sponsorship sales, television show sales, media sales, advertising sales, branded content, or commercial inventory selling.
- Demonstrated ability to pitch brands, negotiate commercials, and close sponsorship deals.
- Robust corporate networking, communication, presentation, and business development skills.
- Ability to independently generate leads and deliver against revenue targets.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be given preference:

- Selling sponsorships for TV shows, reality shows, and digital shows.
- Selling advertising slots, show integrations, branded content, and media inventory.
- Selling commercial spaces, exhibition spaces, or other sponsorship-related inventory.
- Working with advertising agencies, media houses, brand managers, and corporate marketing teams.
- Selling sponsorship packages for large-scale events, conferences, or industry platforms.
- Must have own Laptop

If you have a proven track record in sponsorship sales, TV show sales, media inventory, or commercial space selling, we invite you to apply and become part of the Startup Dangal journey.

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹62,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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