Sales and Distribution Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Saudi Arabia seeks a Sales & Distribution Manager to drive successful theatrical releases through forecasting, film booking, release planning, and performance analysis. The role collaborates with studios, exhibitors, and internal teams to maximize box office results and ensure accurate reporting.

The position requires strong English and Arabic communication, advanced analytics, and experience with film distribution systems, enabling effective screen allocation, censorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years in film, media, sales or marketing, at managerial level.
• Knowledge of film distribution, exhibition operations and box office dynamics.
• Excellent English and Arabic communication; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills; translate data into insights.
• Experience with studio reporting systems and distribution tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support film booking, release planning, and distribution strategies.
• Analyze release performance; provide data-driven recommendations.
• Build partnerships with studios by sharing market insights and performance.
• Own forecasting, reporting, and post-release reviews for accuracy.
• Govern studio systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor programs, screen allocations, and exhibitor performance; support localization and censorship.
• Oversee release execution; coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Technical, and Logistics.
• Serve as liaison between Head Office, markets, exhibitors and studios to ensure alignment.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Tools

Studio reporting systems

Distribution tools

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sales & Distribution Manager, KSA & Bahrain is responsible for driving the success of theatrical film releases through forecasting, film booking, release planning, and performance analysis. The role works closely with studios, exhibitors, and internal teams to maximize box office performance, ensure accurate reporting, and manage local censorship requirements and key stakeholder relationships.

ROLE PROFILE

• Support film booking, release planning, and distribution strategies to maximize box office performance across markets.
• Analyze release performance and provide data-driven recommendations on screen allocation, formats, timing, and revenue targets.
• Build strong partnerships with Studios by sharing market insights, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Own performance reporting, forecasting, and post-release reviews, ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement of reporting models.
• Manage and govern studio systems, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools to maintain data integrity and consistency.
• Monitor cinema programs, screen allocations, and exhibitor performance, while supporting localization, censorship, and film placement activities.
• Oversee operational readiness and execution of film releases, coordinating with Marketing, Sales, Technical, and Logistics teams.
• Act as a key liaison between Head Office, local markets, exhibitors, and studio partners to ensure alignment, efficient distribution, and successful release execution.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in the film industry, media, sales, or marketing, preferably at a managerial level.
• Strong knowledge of film distribution, exhibition operations, box office performance, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build regional partnerships.
• Advanced analytical and presentation skills, including strong Excel proficiency and the ability to translate data into business insights.
• Experience working with studio reporting systems, distribution tools, third-party agencies, and government entities is preferred.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, commercially minded professional who can manage multiple priorities, work flexible hours during major releases, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.