Sales Account Manager
inDrive
Sales & Business Development
Growth Center Substation, Andhra Pradesh8, India
Posted on May 28, 2026
We are looking for a strategic, commercially driven Sales Account Manager to lead advertising partnerships across our app ecosystem, within a brand-new business division at InDrive that is scaling rapidly.
This is a foundational role in shaping and accelerating our Advertising vertical, helping position InDrive as a powerful and differentiated media platform for brands and agencies.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to leading brands and media agencies, designing high-impact, data-driven advertising strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will own the end-to-end advertising lifecycle — from identifying and unlocking new business opportunities and driving proactive outreach, to client acquisition, relationship development, campaign oversight, and post-campaign performance evaluation.
You will lead the advertising sales strategy for a portfolio of high-value brand and agency partners, driving adoption of our expanding suite of ad solutions while delivering sustainable revenue growth and long-term strategic value for both clients and the business.
- Department
- Indrive Ads
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- India
- Address
- New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage strong persuasive and acquisition sales skills to drive inbound and outbound sales activities, acquire new clients for the inDrive Ads platform, and close successful multi-vertical flighted advertising campaigns.
- Develop and execute multi-format advertising campaign strategies (video, display, and native) that align with brand objectives, drive measurable outcomes, and contribute to exceeding revenue targets.
- Own and deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets for your assigned portfolio through strategic account growth and new business acquisition.
- Build strong, strategic relationships with marketing executives and key decision-makers across partner agencies and client organizations.
- Leverage persuasive communication and creative problem-solving skills to navigate stakeholder relationships, foster trusted marketing conversations, and convert opportunities into advertising revenue.
- Serve as a proactive cross-functional partner, collaborating closely with the International Ads team, Product, Marketing, Operations, and in-country teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
- Drive adoption of our evolving ad solutions by clearly articulating differentiated value and positioning InDrive as a strategic media partner.
- Expand existing client partnerships and onboard new advertisers through innovative engagement strategies, while maintaining accurate CRM and KPI tracking.
- Lead campaign performance reviews, providing data-driven insights and optimization recommendations to maximize client ROI and long-term investment.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience within a digital media or advertising platform (directly or via a vendor/partner), with proven expertise in end-to-end digital advertising sales supporting enterprise-level brands and media agencies.
- Passion for the online advertising ecosystem, with resilience and the ability to thrive in a multi-region, multi-language, international environment, complemented by excellent listening, communication, and organizational skills.
- A creative and engaging storytelling approach, leveraging data and insights to quantify opportunities and influence decision-makers.
- Strong commercial instincts and curiosity for advertising technology and evolving media solutions, combined with a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset and genuine excitement for building and scaling something new.
- Experience working with key digital advertising performance metrics (CPM, CPC, CPA, ROAS) and a strong understanding of the programmatic and mobile advertising ecosystem.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides) and CRM systems.
- Native or fluent English and native-level proficiency in Hindi are required. Proficiency in Tamil, Bengali, or another major regional language is strongly preferred.
- Availability for a remote work model, with regular visits to clients and partner agencies.
Why join us
- Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
- Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
- Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
- Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
- Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
- Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.
About inDrive
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 360M installs across 48 countries.
Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. Our goal is to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2030. Through inVision, our non-profit arm, we support education, entrepreneurship, and equality in underserved communities.
Ready to ignite your inner drive?
Our Hiring Process
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