Associate Director - Growth - Entertainment & Branded Content

dentsu · India

Function:

Entertainment & Branded Content, Experience: 10+ Years Location: Mumbai - West + South Zone

Role Overview

We are looking for a high-performing Regional Revenue Lead/ Associate Director/ Senior Manager to drive business growth, revenue, and execution across the West + South Zone for the Entertainment & Branded content division. This role will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of regional business, including revenue target achievement, execution oversight, stakeholder management, and ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives.

The ideal candidate should be commercially driven, execution-focused, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders while driving business growth in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Own and deliver regional revenue targets across the West + South Zone, ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual goal achievement.

· Drive end-to-end execution of business initiatives with a strong focus on timely delivery.

· Build and manage relationships with brands, sponsors, partners (publishers, broadcasters, production houses) and key ecosystem stakeholders.

· Identify and drive new business opportunities and monetization avenues within Entertainment & Branded Content experience.

· Ensure strong execution governance through regular reviews, performance tracking, and proactive problem-solving to address business gaps.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with client leads, marketing, operations, product, legal and central teams to ensure seamless delivery and business outcomes.

· Lead with strong ownership, accountability, and a results-driven mindset.

Key Skills & Competencies

· Strong track record of revenue ownership and target achievement.

· High execution rigor with ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

· Understanding of the media, entertainment & branded content ecosystem.

· Strong partnership, negotiation, and business development skills.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Eligibility

· Prior experience working within Branded Content & Entertainment ecosystem, with a strong understanding of the media & entertainment landscape, including commercial, partnership, and content opportunities.

· Established relationships and experience working with brands, partners (publishers, broadcasters, production houses) ecosystem stakeholders will be preferred.

· 10+ years of experience in revenue, business development, partnerships, or commercial roles.

· Prior experience in Entertainment & Branded Content is preferred.

· Experience managing regional business performance and execution preferred.