Sales Manager – Activation Sales (Automobile Vertical)
Aver Media | Full-time | Ahmedabad (Pan-India Travel Required)
About Aver Media
Aver Media is a leading media and events solutions company known for curating high-impact brand activations, integrated media campaigns, and proprietary IPs. As we scale our business, we're looking for a dynamic Sales Head to lead our Automobile vertical and drive revenue across a diverse portfolio of media and event solutions.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Sales Head to own and grow the Automobile vertical within our Activation Sales division. Based out of Ahmedabad, this role requires extensive pan-India travel to engage with clients, dealerships, and industry stakeholders across markets. You'll be responsible for selling curated events, media solutions (Print Ads, OOH, Radio), and our proprietary IPs — including Auto de Luxe, The Drift Jam, and more — while building and leading a high-performing sales team.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end sales strategy and execution for the Automobile vertical
- Drive revenue across curated events, media solutions (Print, OOH, Radio), and proprietary IPs (Auto de Luxe, The Drift Jam, and others)
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of sales professionals to consistently achieve targets
- Set and track monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets aligned with overall business goals
- Travel extensively across India to meet clients, attend events, and explore new market opportunities
- Identify and onboard new automobile brands/clients while deepening relationships with existing accounts
- Develop and pitch customized sponsorship and media packages tailored to client objectives
- Collaborate with marketing, events, and creative teams to ensure smooth campaign delivery
- Track market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to refine sales strategy
- Represent Aver Media at industry events, client meetings, and networking forums pan-India
- Provide regular sales performance reports and forecasts to leadership
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in media sales, event sponsorship sales, or activation sales, with proven experience in the automobile/auto industry preferred
- Demonstrated success in leading and scaling a sales team
- Strong track record of achieving/exceeding revenue targets
- Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders (CMOs, brand marketing heads, agencies)
- Deep understanding of media platforms (Print, OOH, Radio) and event/IP sponsorship sales
- Strong communication, presentation, and pitching skills
- Willingness and readiness for frequent pan-India travel
- Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams (events, creative, operations)
- Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth environment
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead and scale a key vertical within a fast-growing media company
- Access to marquee proprietary IPs and a strong industry network
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives + travel allowances
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial work culture
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
