Manager, Sales and Distribution (1 year FTC)

Is this role for you?

You'll support the Sales Director in implementing PPUK's Sales strategy with UK Exhibition, helping secure the best placement, run and return for all PPUK theatrical product.

Our UK Sales and Technical Team is a close-knit group of 5. We position, sell, distribute and implement the Theatrical (Cinema) Release of all Paramount Pictures Film releases in the UK. We work closely with UK Exhibition, Logistics and Technical Companies to ensure Paramount Product gets the best trailer placements, the most commercially viable release date, and the best and most suitable cinema release — aiming to maximise both the overall Gross Box Office for the film and Paramount's margin. We nurture the film product through its Theatrical release and provide reporting and analysis as required. We also support our Irish office.

What you will be doing?

• Build, nurture and sustain working relationships with all UK Exhibitors
• Execute Sales strategy, holdovers and negotiations in the UK marketplace
• Ensure maximum exploitation of all releases and back catalogue titles
• Manage data entry and bookings on the MACCS system
• Conduct film and marketplace research, analysis and recommendation
• Produce and deliver presentations to key Exhibitor clients on forthcoming product
• Communicate Sales process and strategy to key internal and external functions (Marketing, LA, Rentrak, Deluxe, Finance) as appropriate
  
  

Key Relationships

• Internal: PPUK Senior Management, PPUK Sales Team, PPUK Marketing & Finance teams, Ireland office
• External: Exhibitors (including Key Client), PPI & LA, Film Warehouses, Labs, Couriers, Corporate Clients
  
  

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Strong knowledge and experience of UK Film Exhibition and Film Distribution Market
• Knowledge and passion for film and the film distribution process
• Strong knowledge and judgement of the commercial film marketplace
• Good negotiating skills
• Experience in managing your own workload and dealing with high volumes of information
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Strong systems skills
• Good levels of numeracy, grammar and keen eye for detail
• Able to manage conflict and manage others
• Confident and professional in dealing with Senior Management, LA and Senior Exhibitors

Desirable

• Exhibitor, Distributor, Media, Creative or Logistics experience
• Educational experience to include Business or Media related subjects
• Good Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
• Knowledge of MACCS and SAP systems

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Self-starter, driven and motivated to follow through on tasks
• Good interpersonal skills, able to establish a rapport with colleagues, customers and suppliers alike
• Good communication and influencing skills, on the phone, face to face and in writing
• Flexible approach to working outside of normal office hours if the business requires
• Calm and positive disposition
• Keen to manage own personal development

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Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

 Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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