Media Professional

Worked as Assistant General Manager - Ad Sales, at Sakal Media Pvt. Ltd. | Pune, Maharashtra. Oversee and manage the ad sales department, leading a team of experts.

Led the advertising sales division, overseeing revenue generation and strategic business development initiatives.

Managed a high-performing sales team, driving market expansion and strengthening client relationships.

Developed innovative advertising solutions for key accounts across industries.

Formulated sales strategies to enhance market share and achieve organizational revenue objectives.

Collaborated with editorial, marketing, and digital teams to deliver integrated media solutions.

Played a key role in strengthening the organization's brand positioning in a competitive media landscape. 

Worked as Chief Manager – Ad Sales, at Sakal Papers Pvt. Ltd. | Pune, Maharashtra. Managed and supervised ad sales operations, leading a team. 

Managed advertising sales operations for one of Maharashtra's leading media organizations.

Led sales planning, business development, client acquisition, and retention activities.

Built and maintained long-term relationships with corporate clients, advertising agencies, and government organizations.

Developed revenue-generation strategies that contributed significantly to organizational growth.

Supervised and mentored sales teams, ensuring performance excellence and target achievement.

Coordinated large-scale advertising campaigns across regional and national markets. 

Worked as Deputy Manager - Advertisement, at Ushodaya Publications (Publishers of daily Eenadu) | Hyderabad, India. Collaborated with the Project MAX department on advertising national campaigns.

Deputy Manager – Advertisement: Ushodaya Publications (Publishers of Eenadu), Hyderabad, April 2008 – January 2010

Managed national advertising campaigns and key client relationships.

Collaborated with the Project MAX team to enhance advertising effectiveness and revenue generation.

Worked closely with agencies and corporate clients to develop customized media solutions.

Contributed to market expansion initiatives and strategic sales planning.

Strengthened the organization's presence in highly competitive advertising markets. 

Worked as Deputy Manager - Ad Sales, at Jagran Prakashan Ltd. | Pune, Maharashtra. 

Managed ad sales activities, including client acquisition and retention.

Deputy Manager – Advertisement Sales: Jagran Prakashan Ltd., Pune, November 2003 – March 2008

Handled advertising sales operations, business development, and client servicing activities.

Identified new business opportunities and expanded the advertiser base.

Developed strong relationships with advertising agencies and corporate clients.

Successfully achieved revenue targets through strategic account management and market penetration initiatives.

Coordinated regional and national advertising campaigns.  

Worked as Executive - Media Marketing, at HT Media Ltd. | Pune, Maharashtra, assisted in media marketing activities and client relations at Pune and the Rest of Maharashtra, excluding the Vidarbha region.

Supported media marketing initiatives across Pune and major markets in Maharashtra.

Assisted in planning and executing promotional and advertising campaigns.

Managed client relationships and coordinated with agencies for campaign execution.

Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities.

Contributed to circulation growth and brand-building activities. 

Worked as Management Trainee / Field Organizer, at Sakal Papers Ltd. | Pune, Maharashtra. Gained hands-on experience in various departments, including field organization and management.

Management Trainee / Field Organizer: Sakal Papers Ltd., Pune

June 1997 – October 2000

Received comprehensive training across multiple functional areas of the newspaper industry.

Participated in circulation management, field operations, customer engagement, and business development activities.

Assisted in planning and executing promotional campaigns to increase readership and market reach.

Developed a strong foundation in media management, sales operations, and organizational processes.

Gained valuable experience in team coordination, stakeholder management, and field administration.