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CREX is one of India’s largest and fastest-growing cricket platforms, delivering real-time scores, ball-by-ball commentary, match insights, and fan engagement at a massive scale. With 100+ million installs, 16+ million monthly active users, and peak daily active users of ~9.6 million. CREX commands attention during high-impact cricket moments, including the IPL, ICC events, and bilateral series. For advertisers, CREX offers premium access to one of the most engaged sports audiences in India.Role OverviewThe Manager – Ad Sales will be responsible for driving large-scale advertising partnerships across digital and offline properties from a media owner’s perspective. This role requires an individual who has personally managed and delivered ₹5 Cr+ in annual business and can independently close strategic, high-value brand and agency deals.Key Responsibility AreasRevenue Ownership & Business Scale- Independently manage and grow a portfolio of advertisers and agencies with ₹5 Cr+ annual business responsibility. - Drive monetisation across CREX’s advertising inventory during the IPL, World Cups, T20 leagues, and marquee series. - Structure large-ticket brand partnerships, including seasonal buys, sponsorships, and custom integrations.Build & Scale the Ad Sales Team- Hire, train, and manage a high-calibre ad sales team. - Set clear targets, incentives, and performance metrics. - Build a strong sales culture focused on consultative selling. Not inventory dumping. - Mentor team members to grow into senior sales leaders.Brand & Agency Engagement- Build strong relationships with CMOs, Brand Heads, Marketing Directors, and Media Planners. - Engage with media and digital agencies to position CREX as a preferred cricket advertising platform. - Handle senior-level budget, pricing, and partnership discussions.Sales Strategy & Deal Closure- Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure and renewals. - Create customised advertising solutions aligned with brand objectives. - Coordinate with internal product and operations teams for seamless campaign execution.Market & Category Understanding- Demonstrate a strong understanding of digital advertising and sports marketing. - Track advertiser spends trends across FMCG, FinTech, Auto, E-commerce, Telecom, and Gaming categories. - Monitor competitor platforms, offerings, and pricing.Required Experience & Skills- 5+ years of experience in digital or offline media ad sales. - Experience working on the media owner, publisher, or platform side. - Proven track record of managing ₹5 Cr+ in advertiser business. - Strong agency and brand network. - Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. - Ability to build a strong sales culture focused on consultative selling rather than inventory dumping.Why Join CREX?- Access to one of India’s largest and most engaged cricket audiences. - Opportunity to work on marquee tournaments and premium brand integrations. - High-ownership role with direct and visible business impact.