THE COMPANY
Our client specialises
in the development, production, finance and sales of film and Television content.
In addition to third party sales, the company has a mature development slate
across a wide cross- section of genres that it is working towards getting into
production.
THE ROLE
As Head of
International Sales, you will ensure that each film title is placed with the
most appropriate distribution company in order to maximise revenue globally.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to corporate strategy across
production & sales
- Establish and manage relationships with
international film distributors and streamers
- Develop successful sales and distribution
strategies for each film
- Negotiate and close deals with independent
distributors and/or streamers across international territories
- Assemble sales projections for new titles
- Represent company film titles at key
international markets
- Build internal knowledge base of sales and
market intelligence
- Work closely with marketing and film makers to
develop B2B marketing
- Assess market value of potential productions
and co-productions: as early as script stage & advise internally.
THE PERSON
With extensive film
sales experience and a deep understanding of key deal terms across territories,
you will be skilled at handling complex negotiations with international film
distributors and streamers.
A knowledge of the
international buyer landscape is essential, and strong existing relationships
with key distributors is important.
You should be
experienced at working with film-makers & internal financiers at script
stage to advise on international market value.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active
roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com.
Searchlight strives to
promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age,
gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.com.