Manager – Brand Partnerships

Job Summary

The Manager – Brand Partnerships is responsible for building and managing brand relationships by pitching long-form and short-form content solutions. The role focuses on closing deals aligned with brand objectives and storytelling to drive revenue through strategic content partnerships. This position requires a strong sales orientation, effective presentation skills, and prior experience in content-led or radio sales. The manager will work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of client deliverables and foster long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect clients with potential to promote their brands via content integrations.
• Pitch content integration partnerships as innovative ways to connect with consumers.
• Drive new business development and revenue growth by meeting defined sales targets through new and existing client relationships.
• Pitch content partnerships for both long-form and short-form formats to new and existing brands.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements.
• Conduct brand research and participate in ideation for pitches alongside internal teams.
• Close partnerships and assist the execution team in finalizing deal formalities.
• Support the account management team to ensure timely delivery of all client-communicated deliverables.
• Forecast and track key account metrics, including quarterly sales results and annual forecasts.

Qualifications

• Strong sales orientation with the ability to help clients visualize brand philosophy through branded content to successfully close deals.
• Excellent presentation skills to effectively communicate the value of various media through presentations.
• Creative orientation with the ability to connect content to brand objectives.
• Prior experience in content or radio sales is mandatory; experience in selling branded content or video is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong connections with brand/client-side stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in selling branded content or video solutions.
• Ability to think creatively and align content with brand goals.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on execution.

Experience

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in content-led sales, radio sales, or brand partnerships.

Environment

• Location: Mumbai
• The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of partnerships and deliverables.

Mindset & Attributes

• Client-first approach with a focus on building long-term relationships.
• Creative thinker capable of aligning content with brand goals.
• Highly result-oriented and target-driven.
• Collaborative and team-oriented working style.
• Detail-oriented with strong execution focus.
• Passionate about content, brands, and storytelling.