THE COMPANY
Our client is a world-leader in event cinema.
THE ROLE
As an International Sales Manager, you will be responsible for
managing and developing our client’s international sales and distribution
activity, with a particular focus on driving growth within the US market.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy for US cinema releases,
coordinating closely with key stakeholders across the territory and managing
relationships with venues, scheduling priorities, and contractual obligations
- Secure and renegotiate agreements, renewals,
and collaborative partnerships that underpin sustainable expansion across other
international markets
- Build, maintain, and enhance relationships
with global distribution partners, ensuring transparent communication and
alignment on release plans, performance targets, and shared objectives
- Analyse performance across international
markets, extract meaningful insights, and refine strategies to maximise
audience reach, commercial impact, and long‑term revenue
- Work in partnership with wider distribution
and marketing teams to accelerate growth in the US market and cultivate new
industry relationships.
THE PERSON
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in
international film sales and distribution, with a solid understanding of
theatrical markets, contractual negotiations, and the nuances of operating
across different territories, particularly the US. You will have a strong grasp
of the film or event cinema landscape, familiarity with film markets, and an
active interest in art and culture.
Strong financial acumen, an analytical mindset, and commercial
awareness are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with teams
across multiple departments.
An understanding of working with a range of venue types, including
cinemas, theatres, and cultural institutions will be important. .
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.global.
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: https://searchlight.global/