Advertising Sales Manager (Contract)

Condé Nast India is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 31 territories through print, digital, video, and social platforms. Condé Nast is renowned for provocative, influential, award-winning content-across brands, across platforms, and across continents. Condé Nast India is dedicated to producing high-quality, compelling content that connects with India’s most influential audiences. A leader within the market, Condé Nast India produces the premium titles Vogue , GQ , Condé Nast Traveler , and Architectural Digest. Role Overview: As a Sales Consultant for the AD Design Show (ADDS) 2025, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales to a curated list of exhibitors for our marquee event in Mumbai (November 2025) and a subsequent satellite show in Hyderabad. This position is ideal for a dynamic, passionate professional with a deep understanding of the luxury home and design categories and a proven track record in high-touch sales environments. Key Responsibilities: Sales Execution: • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to engage, onboard, and secure exhibitors for ADDS 2025. • Build and manage relationships with a curated list of exhibitors, ensuring alignment with the event’s premium positioning. • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the luxury home, design, and art categories. Relationship Management: • Serve as the primary point of contact for exhibitors, providing exceptional service and ensuring their needs are met. • Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with luxury brands, designers, and artisans in the home decor, furniture, and art industries. Market Knowledge: • Stay updated on trends in luxury design, architecture, and home decor to advise clients and enhance exhibitor alignment. • Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape and positioning of ADDS as a premier event. Collaboration: • Work closely with the event planning, marketing, and editorial teams to align exhibitor experiences with ADDS 2025’s overarching vision. • Provide regular updates and insights on exhibitor onboarding to internal stakeholders. Revenue Achievement: • Meet and exceed sales targets while maintaining the integrity of the brand and event positioning. • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance exhibitor value, upselling additional services or sponsorships. Selection Criteria: Experience & Knowledge: • Strong background in sales, ideally within the luxury home, design, art, or lifestyle sectors. • A well-established network within the luxury design community is highly preferred. Skills & Attributes: • Articulate Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with high-profile clients. • Pleasant Personality: A polished and professional demeanor, with the ability to build rapport quickly. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess client needs and propose tailored solutions aligned with ADDS’s premium brand. • Drive and Passion: Demonstrated enthusiasm for sales and the luxury design space, with a proactive, results-driven mindset. • Negotiation Skills: Adept at closing deals, handling objections, and delivering win-win solutions. • Attention to Detail: Ensures all client interactions and deliverables are of the highest quality. Educational Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. A background in design or luxury management is a plus. Other Attributes: • Strong organizational and multitasking skills. • Resilience under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines. • Willingness to travel frequently across the Northern region and other locations as required. Why Join Us? Be part of the premier design and luxury showcase in India, working with some of the most innovative brands and visionaries in the industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the exhibitor experience for one of India’s most prestigious design events.