Associate Director - Entertainment Ad Sales, HGEC Pay

Job Summary As a Senior Ad Sales Lead at Jio Hotstar, 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, Tv Ecosystem 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 Jio Hotstar’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 TV Ecosystem * 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 Tv ecosystem Partner with internal leadership, product, analytics, and execution teams to deliver high-quality, insight-led solutions Maintain strong 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 TV advertising ecosystem 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 12+ years of experience in TV 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 * About Us Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, Jiostar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, Jio Star is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. Jio Star India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.