Senior Film Sales Leader: Strategy, Negotiations & Growth

NBC Universal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company seeks a Senior Sales Manager responsible for developing optimal release strategies and managing client relationships. The role involves negotiating film rental levels, commercial forecasting, and supporting a sales team. Candidates should have a background in film distribution and strong sales management skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive business success within a renowned organization in the film industry.

Qualifications

• A flair for sales and the desire to pursue a sales career.
• Experience of working in a film distribution environment.
• Previous experience of management and mentoring.
• Proactive, self–motivated, efficient and organised.
• Proven record of accurate commercial forecasting of films on release.
• Capable of hands-on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions.
• The ability to create strong client relationships that can survive weekly negotiations.
• Good communications skills both written and oral.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work within a team.
• Good attention to detail, coupled with accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to cope with ever-changing demands from one release to the next.

Responsibilities

• Nurture long-lasting trading relationships with clients.
• Negotiate ongoing film rental levels with key clients.
• Conduct ongoing internal analysis on film rental values for negotiations.
• Liaise with Sales Director for commercial decisions regarding film products.
• Provide support to Sales Director, Finance, and MD in commercial analysis.
• Manage Sales roles in team, set sales targets, and support in delivery.
• Act as Sales Lead on select Universal releases.

Job description

A global entertainment company seeks a Senior Sales Manager responsible for developing optimal release strategies and managing client relationships. The role involves negotiating film rental levels, commercial forecasting, and supporting a sales team. Candidates should have a background in film distribution and strong sales management skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive business success within a renowned organization in the film industry.