Distribution Manager

As Distribution Manager, you will support the Distribution Directors, working with a range of key partners to ensure the effective implementation, compliance with and ongoing management of Warner Bros. Discovery distribution agreements.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

You will be responsible for key elements of the day to day running of Distribution agreements, working closely with internal teams including marketing, insights and legal teams as well as the global/regional commercial, technology, product, and marketing teams. If you’re a self-starting, creative problem solver with a proven track record of distribution agreement negotiation and management then this is the role for you!

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Together with the Distribution Directors you will be responsible for key elements of the distribution agreements and ensuring compliance with key obligations and deadlines

• Working directly on key commercial relationships with affiliate partners (for example Sky, Virgin Media and EE) with the Distribution Directors to ensure all contract obligations are fulfilled and maximising commercial opportunities with each partner

• Be the first point of contact for the rest of the business on commercial matters relating to affiliate partners

• Be the internal expert on, and advocate for, these partnerships across the wider WBD business, supporting and shaping development of go-to-market propositions consistent with contract requirements

• Support Distribution Directors to identify, resolve or escalate any commercial issues or challenges relating to affiliate partners to ensure all commercial targets are met

• Leverage / build insights and opportunities that will allow detailed analysis of partner performance and identify areas of concern, always seeking continuous improvement

• Be an active and engaged member of the UK Distribution team to identify market trends and opportunities for distribution of WBD content and brands and contribute to ongoing evolution of distribution strategy.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience of working on high value, complex distribution agreements

• Strong understanding of distribution landscape, content rights and exploitation strategies

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and to handle multiple simultaneous projects in a well-organised manner; ‘willing to roll your sleeves up’

• Commercial mindset and data-driven approach to delivering results

• Superior relationship-building skills and stellar track record of implementing new partnerships/deals with multiple stakeholders

• Comfortable in ambiguity and effective operating in a matrixed organisation

• Highly collaborative and ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and integrity – ability to inspire, motivate, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve goals

• Ability to support senior stakeholder decision making by providing data driven insights and observations

• Able to accommodate occasional travel within the UK and ROI.