Assistant Sales Manager

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Position Summary

Assistant Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. New Business Development

• Identify and target new prospective clients in the Chennai market
• Generate and nurture a high-quality sales pipeline
• Develop creative pitch strategies to win new deals

2. Revenue & Collections

• Meet or exceed individual revenue targets each quarter
• Ensure timely invoicing and follow-up on payments
• Maintain healthy receivables and escalations as needed

3. Client Servicing & Account Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Clearly understand and manage the scope of work
• Deliver presentations, proposals, and progress reports
• Ensure execution of activities aligns with internal processes

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain CRM records and update status reports
• Prepare performance dashboards and dashboards for senior leadership
• Document all client discussions, proposals, and agreements

5. Team Collaboration & Adaptability

• Partner with Delivery, Strategy, and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution
• Be flexible to adapt to changing client priorities and tight deadlines
• Actively contribute to team strategy and problem solving

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience:

  2+ years in sales, ideally within

  media, PR,

  or related industries

• Communication:

  Exceptional verbal and written skills in English (and

  Local Language)

• Networking:

  Strong local networks in

  Chennai

  across media, corporate, or agency sectors

• Presentation:

  Confident delivering pitches and proposals to senior stakeholders

• Mindset:

  Go-getter attitude with a passion for hunting new business

• Attention to Detail:

  High accuracy and follow-up orientation in all deliverables

• Adaptability:

  Comfortable managing shifting priorities and multiple client profiles

About Us

NewsReach is a leading PR and media firm known for its innovative approach to storytelling and client engagement. We specialize in delivering impactful media solutions that drive visibility and growth for our clients.