Sales Executive

Box; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A classic film distribution company based in London is looking for a motivated Sales Executive to develop strategies for the GAS and Benelux markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in German is highly desirable. This role offers the chance to work closely with top cinema chains and promote iconic films. Competitive salary and opportunities for travel included.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a pro-active sales role delivering revenue targets.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage workload effectively.
• Experience in the film or media industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy for GAS and Benelux.
• Process inbound sales inquiries and convert leads.
• Hold regular client meetings to drive sales.

Skills

Proactive sales experience

Strong relationship-building

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in German

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for highly motivated applicants, with experience of delivering revenue targets in a sales role. As the position involves communication with clients in the GAS and Benelux regions, strong relationship-building skills are essential. Proficiency in German is highly desirable, and fluency would be a significant advantage.

The role will involve working closely with Sales Managers and Director to pro-actively sell classic films from Park Circus’s vast library to cinema chains, cinematheques and film festivals. The role requires close collaboration with our Technical Operations, Finance and Marketing teams to deliver great customer service end to end. It is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the biggest cinemas in the world to promote and sell some of the greatest films in history.

• Developing and executing (under guidance and supervision of Sales Director and Sales Managers) a pro-active sales strategy for GAS (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Benelux markets, and other select regions.
• Processing inbound theatrical sales enquiries from cinemas, cinematheques and film festivals, converting leads into to sales and upselling other relevant titles;
• Holding regular client meetings either face to face or via video call to drive sales (some international travel may be required for the role to meet with clients relevant to this role);
• Using the Park Circus Rights Management system (Arena) to accurately input, update and manage data from end to end of the sales process (contacts, leads, rights checks, bookings, marketing materials, technical materials, invoicing);
• Working closely with Sales Managers and Director on sales reporting in the relevant territories and measuring performance against Budget targets;
• Support the wider sales team with a variety of tasks, including processing internal and external reports required on a weekly and ad hoc basis, office phone duties etc.

Person specifications

Required

• Proven track record in a pro-active sales role with accountability for delivering revenue targets;
• Have a dedicated, positive attitude and be a strong collaborator within the sales team and cross-collaborator with other teams to deliver shared objectives;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and diplomatic manner;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage own workload and continually re-prioritise within a fast-paced, high-volume, high-performance work environment;
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems at an early stage;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to form strong relationships internally and externally by email, telephone and face-to-face;
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and good organisational skills, noting a key responsibility in managing admin tasks and reports that must be sent on time

Preferred

• Proficient or Fluent German speaker;
• Experience working in the film or media industry, particularly in sales;
• Confident ability to present to clients in person or through virtual platforms;
• A passion for film and cinema!

How to apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter to [e-mail] , stating in the subject line the job you are applying for.

Closing date for applications is 17 August 2025.

Interviews will take place in our Glasgow office for successful first-round candidates week commencing 25 August 2025.

At Park Circus we value diverse ideas and perspectives, and we are committed to offering an environment of respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to applicants from all backgrounds and demographics. Inclusion and accessibility are essential to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and support talented individuals from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to made to our recruitment process to enable you to participate. Contact us [e-mail] or 0141 739 7728 regarding this.

About Park Circus

Park Circus is a globally recognised Theatrical and Home Entertainment distributor of Classic Films, distributing back catalogues on behalf of major Hollywood, British and French studios including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Disney, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros, A24, ITV, Pathe, StudioCanal, and Channel 4.

Park Circus has a team of 35 people with sales presence in Glasgow, London, Paris, Los Angeles, Boston and Sydney. The company distributes over 25,000 classic films and licenses thousands of screenings per year around the world to cinema chains, independent cinemas, film festivals and cinematheques.

From single-screen community cinemas to international multiplex chains, from rooftops to pop-ups and for festivals big and small, we license retrospectives, re-releases, restorations, one-off repertory screenings, special events and cinematic celebrations on behalf of our studio partners. Park Circus also provides worldwide Home Entertainment (Blu Ray collectors’ editions), digital and ancillary sales of classic films.

If you are enthusiastic about film, have the experience required and would like to join our passionate team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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The closing date for this position is 17/08/2025 at 23:59