Job Title: Assistant General Manager AGM/Chief Manager – Sales
Location: Kanpur - Uttar Pradesh
8–12 years of experience in radio/print
Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role
For this position we are targeting candidates from Radio – (Big FM, Mirchi, Fever, Red FM, Orange) and then from Print (Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan times- should have exposure to solution sales, Activations)
Role Overview The Assistant General Manager – Sales will be responsible for leading and driving the overall revenue strategy for the Kanpur edition. The role requires strong market understanding, leadership capability, and expertise in media advertising sales (print & digital).
Key Responsibilities
1. Revenue & Business Growth
• Drive overall revenue targets for the Kanpur market
• Develop and execute annual and quarterly sales strategies
• Strengthen retail, classified, and corporate ad sales
• Identify new revenue opportunities in print and digital platforms
2. Client & Market Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and advertising
agencies
• Ensure high client retention and satisfaction
• Track competitor activity and market trends
• Expand market penetration across key business categories
3. Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team
• Set KRAs and monitor performance metrics
• Conduct regular performance reviews and strategy meetings
• Build a high-performance sales culture
4. Strategic Collaboration
• Work closely with editorial and marketing teams for integrated campaigns
• Ensure smooth execution of client campaigns
• Support innovation in sales offerings and brand positioning
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monthly & annual revenue achievement
• Growth in retail & corporate client base
• Market share growth in Kanpur
• Team productivity & target achievement ratio
Candidate Profile
• 8–12 years of experience in radio/print
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong exposure to retail and local market dynamics (Kanpur/Lucknow
preferred, however strong candidature will not get limited to geographical preference)
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
Skills Required
Digital, Print, Solution Sales