Manager- Agency Sales

Role Summary Drive PhonePe Ads' market presence and commercial growth across West and South India by nurturing key agency partnerships. Lead a dual-focus strategy: embed PhonePe Ads into core agency media plans and host high-visibility immersion events to accelerate brand adoption and pipeline growth. Serve as PhonePe's strategic ambassador, engaging agency leadership and CXOs with compelling data-driven ad solutions. Key Responsibilities Agency Partnership & Evangelism: Build deep, long-term relationships with planners, strategists, and executives across major agency holding companies to position PhonePe Ads as a preferred media channel. Commercial Execution: Deliver weekly visibility on agency-level revenues, active sales pipelines, and key deal blockers directly to the Business Head. Product & Market Alignment: Partner with internal product and data teams to refine PhonePe’s audience cohort messaging and deliver sharp market feedback on competitor pricing and sentiment. Required Skills & Capabilities Strategic Relationship Management: Talent for securing executive buy-in, establishing credibility quickly, and managing high-level media networks. Commercial Acumen: Strong grasp of agency economics, volume discounts, and trading structures to close win-win commercial deals. Data Storytelling: Aptitude for distilling complex audience data into sharp, high-impact pitches for agency planners and CMOs. Operational Discipline: Capability to balance multiple revenue tracks, pitch schedules, and event activations in a fast-paced environment.

6–8 years in digital advertising or media sales, including 4+ years dedicated to agency-facing roles. Proven track record of scaling revenue through major holding groups (e.g., GroupM, Publicis, Dentsu, Omnicom). Strong background in data-led, programmatic, or audience-centric advertising platforms. Hands-on experience organizing client immersion sessions, industry roadshows, or large brand activations.

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles) Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy