Account Director - IP & Content Sales

Position: Account Director – Times Influence (IP & Content Sales) Location: Noida / Gurgaon (North Market Focus)

Company: Times Television Network Employment Type: Full-Time About Times Television Network – Times Influence Times Television Network is one of India’s leading broadcast networks, delivering high-impact news and content across platforms. Times Influence is the network’s branded content, IP, and partnerships vertical—driving innovative storytelling, premium IPs, and advertiser integrations across television and digital ecosystems.

Role Overview : We are looking for an Account Director to drive revenue across Times Influence’s IPs, branded content, and content-led partnerships in the North market. This role requires a strong understanding of the media ecosystem (especially news), ability to build senior-level client relationships, and a consultative sales approach to create high-impact brand solutions. The ideal candidate comes with 5–6 years of experience, strong market connects, and the ability to convert opportunities into scalable revenue partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

• Drive revenue for network IPs, branded content, and integrated media solutions • Build and manage relationships with top clients, agencies, and brand stakeholders in the North market • Identify new business opportunities across sectors like BFSI, Auto, Tech, FMCG, and Startups etc • Conceptualize and pitch content-led solutions, sponsorships, and IP integrations • Collaborate with editorial, content, and marketing teams to build compelling proposals • Leverage existing network and develop new connections to expand business pipeline • Track market trends, competitive landscape, and client needs to identify growth opportunities • Own end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation → pitching → negotiation → closure • Ensure seamless execution in coordination with internal teams • Achieve and exceed monthly and annual revenue targets

What We’re Looking For

• 5–6 years of experience in media sales / branded content / IP sales / partnerships • Strong preference for candidates from News / Broadcast / Digital Media backgrounds • Solid understanding of North market dynamics and advertiser ecosystem • Proven track record in client acquisition and revenue generation • Strong communication, presentation, and networking skills • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and decision-makers • Good understanding of media planning, branded content, and integrated solutions • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for proposal building and reporting • Self-driven, result-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with premium news network IPs and high-impact content properties • Exposure to top-tier clients and marquee brand partnerships • Platform to build a strong industry network in the North market • Dynamic environment with high growth and revenue ownership Ideal Candidate Profile • Media sales professional with strong North market connects • Background in news / content-driven environments preferred • Skilled in relationship building + solution selling • Comfortable with numbers, reporting, and deal closures