Sales Manager – Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships
Company: VP Media NetworkLocation: Noida, Uttar PradeshJob Type: Full-timeExperience: 3–5 YearsSalary: ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 per monthIndustry: Digital Media / Content / Podcast / Advertising
About VP Media Network
VP Media Network is an upcoming premium digital media and podcast platform focused on Business, Entrepreneurship, Law, Real Estate, Public Policy, Leadership and Nation Building.
Our flagship platform, The VP Podcast, aims to bring together influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, legal experts, policymakers, professionals and thought leaders for intelligent, meaningful and high-quality conversations.
The network is being developed as a multi-platform media and content business, with YouTube at its core and distribution across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Spotify and other digital platforms.
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious, result-oriented Sales Manager who can take ownership of brand partnerships, sponsorship sales and business development for VP Media Network.
This is not a conventional sales role.
The ideal candidate should be capable of identifying brands, approaching decision-makers, developing partnership proposals, negotiating commercial deals and converting opportunities into paid sponsorships and long-term brand partnerships.
You will work closely with the Founder, Content/Production Team and Business Development function to build the commercial side of the media network.
Key Responsibilities
Brand & Sponsorship Sales
- Identify and approach potential sponsors and brand partners.
- Develop new business opportunities for podcast sponsorships and branded content.
- Build relationships with CMOs, Marketing Heads, Brand Managers, Agency Heads and Business Owners.
- Prepare and present customised sponsorship proposals.
- Negotiate commercials, deliverables and partnership terms.
- Convert prospects into recurring/long-term clients.
B2B Business Development
- Generate leads through direct outreach, networking, LinkedIn, referrals and industry relationships.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
- Conduct meetings and presentations with prospective clients.
- Follow up systematically from lead generation to closure and payment collection.
- Maintain accurate CRM and sales reports.
Integrated Media Solutions
Sell customised packages combining:
- Podcast sponsorship
- Host/brand integrations
- YouTube
- Short-form video
- Instagram/Reels
- LinkedIn
- Digital campaigns
- Events and conferences
- Corporate partnerships
The objective is to sell integrated brand visibility, rather than simply selling advertising space.
Strategic Partnerships
- Identify opportunities with businesses, agencies and institutions.
- Develop strategic partnerships for future events, masterclasses and corporate programs.
- Explore new revenue opportunities as the media network expands.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly driven and target-oriented.
- Confident in meeting senior decision-makers.
- Strong in communication and presentation.
- Excellent at negotiation and relationship management.
- Comfortable with B2B sales and cold outreach.
- Able to independently generate and close business.
- Commercially aware and capable of understanding brand objectives.
- Comfortable working in a fast-growing startup/media environment.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory
- 3–5 years of experience in sales/business development.
- Proven experience in B2B sales, media sales, advertising sales, digital marketing sales or brand partnerships.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Good negotiation and closing ability.
- Ability to independently manage the complete sales cycle.
- Willingness to work from Noida.
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in:
- Digital Media
- YouTube
- Podcasting
- Advertising
- Branded Content
- Digital Marketing
- Events & Sponsorships
- Influencer Marketing
- Corporate Partnerships
- Media Agencies
will be preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The selected candidate will be responsible for building a strong commercial pipeline and generating sponsorship/partnership revenue.
Initial Performance Expectations
- Build a minimum 3× sales pipeline against the monthly revenue target.
- Generate qualified B2B leads consistently.
- Conduct regular meetings with prospective brands and agencies.
- Submit and follow up on commercial proposals.
- Close new sponsorship and brand-partnership deals.
- Develop recurring clients rather than relying only on one-time sales.
Revenue Target
The initial annual commercial target will be approximately:
₹75 Lakhs – ₹1 Crore in booked/collected revenue, depending on business ramp-up and market response.
Higher incentives will be linked to performance above the agreed target.
Compensation
Salary
₹50,000 – ₹60,000 per month
+ Performance-based incentives
The final salary will depend on experience, existing client network and proven sales performance.
High performers will have significant earning potential through incentives.
Why Join VP Media Network?
- Opportunity to be part of a new premium media venture from its early stage.
- Direct exposure to founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders.
- Opportunity to build the commercial function of a growing media brand.
- Performance-driven growth and incentives.
- Opportunity to take ownership of major brand partnerships.
- Potential for rapid career growth as the media network scales.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for a 3–5 year experienced sales professional who is hungry to grow, enjoys meeting decision-makers and wants to move beyond routine sales into media, brand partnerships and strategic business development.
If you have a strong network of brands, agencies or corporate decision-makers and a proven record of closing B2B deals, we would especially like to hear from you.
Apply Now
Please share your updated CV along with a brief summary of your current/previous sales targets and achievements.
Location: Noida | Full-time | ₹50,000–₹60,000/month + Incentives
My recommendation for the Indeed posting
I would use this exact job title:
Sales Manager – Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships | Digital Media & Podcast
It will attract a much better pool than simply “Sales Manager”, because the role you are actually trying to fill is the commercial engine for the media network, not a generic sales position. The broader VP Media Network plan also envisages a dedicated Sales/BD function as the network scales.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
