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Sriram Iyer

Sriram Iyer

Media Sales Professional with 18+ years of experience
Navi Mumbai

Summary

Experienced and driven media sales professional with over 18 years of expertise in generating revenue across various platforms, including cinema and out-of-home (OOH). Demonstrated success in cultivating and nurturing strong client relationships, while consistently identifying new business prospects. Skilled in crafting tailored advertising solutions that align with client objectives, resulting in measurable outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Associate Vice President

Signpost India Limited
04.2024 - Current

- Managing key clients across FMCG, Consumer Services, Real Estate, Education & Hospitality Categories

- To drive revenue growth by way of introducing new clients and increasing sales revenue from existing clients

- Managing large-scale campaigns, negotiating contracts to maximize campaign ROI.

- Key Clients Handled - Pilgrim Cosmetics, Hem Corporation, Jyothy Labs, Birla Estates,

DGM - Sales

PVR INOX LTD
08.2017 - 03.2024
  • Worked on various verticals in a span of more than 6.5 years namely BFSI, Media & Entertainment,Healthcare, Travel & Tourism
  • Build strong relationships with clients and media agencies to drive revenue growth and new business development for cinema business.
  • Pitch for onscreen & offscreen media inventory sales, sponsorships and associations.
  • Monitor competitor activities and be a step ahead of them to achieve organizational goals
  • Forecasting realistic sales targets and try to achieve them in the given time
  • Ensuring timely collections of payments towards the advertising activities done
  • Key Clients Handled - Netflix, Sony Liv, LIC of India, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, SBI Life Insurance, Manipal Cigna Health Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, Alkem Pharma, GSK Pharma
  • Booked and executed Netflix campaign worth Rs.3.2 crores in FY 2023-24
  • Booked and executed campaign for LIC of India worth Rs.1.5 crores in FY 2021-22
  • Booked and executed Sony Liv campaign worth Rs.1.25 crores in FY 2023-24
  • Booked and executed GSK Pharma campaign worth Rs.80 lacs in FY 2023-24
  • Booked and executed onboarded SBI Life Insurance campaign worth Rs.88 lacs in FY 2022-23
  • Successfully acquired new client - Nobel Hygiene in INOX for a deal value of Rs.1.5 crores for 12 weeks activity (Jan'18- Mar'18)
  • Acquired an exclusive deal at INOX Leisure Ltd with Alkem Pharma for Rs.2 crores (FY 2017-18 & 2018-19)
  • Successfully onboarded onscreen campaign for Turkish Airlines Pan India worth Rs.98 lacs in FY 18-19

DGM - CORPORATE SALES

PVR CINEMAS
09.2011 - 08.2017
  • Worked on various verticals in a span of almost 6 years namely FMCG, Tourism, Real Estate, Retail
  • Build strong relationships with clients and media agencies to drive revenue growth and new business development for cinema business.
  • Pitch for onscreen & offscreen media inventory sales, sponsorships and associations.
  • Monitor competitor activities and be a step ahead of them to achieve organizational goals
  • Forecasting realistic sales targets and try to achieve them in the given time
  • Ensuring timely collections of payments towards the advertising activities done
  • Key Clients Handled - Cadbury's, Procter & Gamble, Adani, Godrej Consumer, Red Bull, Marico, Asian Paints, Reliance Group, Swiss Tourism,
  • Handled a team of 3 members to drive the sales growth and achieve the desired targets.
  • Pitched and onboarded an exclusive 360 degree brand campaign for Brylcreem (Godrej Consumer Products) worth Rs.75 lacs in 2015-16
  • Cracked a Pan India deal for a 4 minute ad film of Fortune Oil worth Rs.75 lacs for 2 weeks in FY 2015-16
  • Closed and billed an exclusive F&B deal with Cadbury's worth Rs.75 lacs in FY 2015-16
  • On boarded and billed the client P&G for an annual deal worth Rs.95 lacs in FY 2016-17

SENIOR MANAGER - SALES

FUN CINEMAS
08.2010 - 09.2011
  • Worked on Consumer Durables, Retail & Real Estate categories
  • Build strong relationships with clients and media agencies to drive revenue growth and new business development for cinema business.
  • Pitch for onscreen & offscreen media inventory sales, sponsorships and associations.
  • Monitor competitor activities and be a step ahead of them to achieve organizational goals
  • Forecasting realistic sales targets and try to achieve them in the given time
  • Ensuring timely collections of payments towards the advertising activities done
  • Key Clients Handled - Asian Paints, Cruise AC
  • Successfully executed campaign for Asian Paints worth Rs.20 lacs in FY 2010-11
  • On boarded the client Cruise AC for Rs.5 lacs in FY 2010-11

MANAGER - SALES

PVR CINEMAS
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Worked on verticals namely FMCG, Real Estate, and Retail
  • Key Clients Handled - Adani, Red Bull, Marico, Asian Paints, Reliance Group, Lodha Group
  • Build strong relationships with clients and media agencies to drive revenue growth and new business development for cinema business.
  • Pitch for onscreen & offscreen media inventory sales, sponsorships and associations.
  • Monitor competitor activities and be a step ahead of them to achieve organizational goals
  • Forecasting realistic sales targets and try to achieve them in the given time
  • Ensuring timely collections of payments towards the advertising activities done


EXECUTIVE - CORPORATE SALES

DIMPLES CINE ADVERTISING
07.2006 - 08.2008
  • Worked across verticals namely FMCG, Telecom, Automobile
  • Pitch for onscreen and offscreen media of mutliple cinemas Pan India to various clients and media agencies.
  • Provide customized media solutions in order to execute succesful cinema campaigns
  • Key Clients Handled - IDEA Telecom, Colgate Palmolive, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors
  • Successfully closed and executed the deal for IDEA Telecom worth Rs.1 crore for Pan India screens in FY 2007-08
  • Successfully achieved billing of Rs.30 lacs with TATA Motors in FY 2006-07

Education

MMS - MARKETING

VESIMSR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
MUMBAI
04.2001 -

BMS - MARKETING

BHAVANS COLLEGE
MUMBAI
04.2001 -

Skills

  • New Business Development
  • Client Servicing
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Team Management

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/05/83
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Associate Vice President

Signpost India Limited
04.2024 - Current

DGM - Sales

PVR INOX LTD
08.2017 - 03.2024

DGM - CORPORATE SALES

PVR CINEMAS
09.2011 - 08.2017

SENIOR MANAGER - SALES

FUN CINEMAS
08.2010 - 09.2011

MANAGER - SALES

PVR CINEMAS
08.2008 - 07.2010

EXECUTIVE - CORPORATE SALES

DIMPLES CINE ADVERTISING
07.2006 - 08.2008

MMS - MARKETING

VESIMSR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
04.2001 -

BMS - MARKETING

BHAVANS COLLEGE
04.2001 -
Sriram IyerMedia Sales Professional with 18+ years of experience