General Manager Sles – Meadia & Brand Solutions

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About The Guild

The Guild is India’s premier business media platform, dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. We create high-impact content, events, and marketing solutions that engage business leaders, drive brand visibility, and foster business growth. Our diverse portfolio includes:

Our Business Lines:

SME Futures

Guild Live

Guild TV

Guild Partner Studio

We are looking for a highly motivated, go-getter sales leader who can independently drive revenue, build strategic brand partnerships, and expand their own team as they deliver results. This is an entrepreneurial role requiring a self-starter with a creative mindset, a strong sales acumen, and the ability to sell high-value brand solutions to C-suite decision-makers.

Role Overview

As the General Manager of Sales – Media & Brand Solutions, you will be responsible for monetizing The Guild’s business lines, developing high-impact brand partnerships, and gradually expanding a sales team based on performance growth. You will lead by example—closing high-value deals, innovating sales strategies, and creating compelling media solutions that drive business results for brands.

This role is for a true go-getter who thrives in an entrepreneurial setting and can independently drive sales while envisioning and executing long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Own and drive revenue targets for media sales, branded content, sponsorships, and marketing solutions.

• Identify and build strong relationships with C-suite executives (CMOs, Heads of Marketing, Business Leaders).

• Work independently to establish revenue streams before expanding the team.

• Develop and execute an aggressive B2B sales strategy to bring in high-value clients.

• Innovate new monetization models to grow media, events, and brand partnerships.

2. Leading Sales Efforts by Example

• Be the first sales leader to break new ground, winning clients and setting benchmarks for performance.

• Lead sales meetings, pitch presentations, and negotiations directly with C-level executives.

• Demonstrate strong consultative selling skills, crafting high-impact solutions for brands.

• Expand the sales team based on revenue achievements, hiring top talent to scale success.

3. Monetizing The Guild’s Business Lines

• SME Futures

• Guild Live

• Guild TV

• Guild Partner Studio

4. Brand Solutions & Creative Sales Strategies

• Develop tailored marketing solutions that integrate branded content, events, and digital media.

• Innovate unique sponsorship packages for clients across The Guild’s platforms.

• Work closely with editorial, marketing, and design teams to craft compelling brand narratives.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, offering cutting-edge media solutions to clients.

5. High-Impact Pitch Decks & Proposals

• Master the art of storytelling, crafting powerful pitch decks that showcase The Guild’s value.

• Create data-driven sales proposals with strong business cases to close high-ticket deals.

• Ensure all sales materials reflect premium quality, market trends, and client needs.

6. Team Expansion & Leadership

• Initially work independently to drive sales before expanding a full sales team.

• Identify, recruit, and mentor high-performing sales professionals as business scales.

• Build a high-performance sales culture that thrives on results, creativity, and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in B2B media sales, brand solutions, or marketing partnerships.

• A proven go-getter who can work independently and drive revenue before scaling a team.

• Track record of closing high-value deals with CMOs, marketing heads, and business leaders.

• Strong consultative selling skills—able to understand a brand’s needs and craft impactful solutions.

• Creative thinker who can develop innovative brand partnerships and monetization strategies.

• Exceptional storyteller with the ability to create compelling pitch decks that influence decision-makers.

• Entrepreneurial mindset—excited by the opportunity to build and scale a business unit.

• A self-driven leader who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• A leadership role with full ownership of revenue growth and team expansion.

• Work with top-tier clients and C-suite executives to create cutting-edge marketing solutions.

• Competitive salary + aggressive performance-based incentives.

• A creative, entrepreneurial, and high-growth work culture where new ideas are encouraged.

• The opportunity to shape The Guild’s sales strategy and lead a growing media powerhouse.

How to Apply

If you are a strategic, high-energy sales leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume and portfolio of past sales proposals/pitch decks to sakshi@guildlive.com.