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Worldwide sales and production company is seeking a highly motivated experienced and well-organized Sales Executive. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of direct sales experience at a film sales company, be extraordinarily detail-oriented, sharp, resourceful, quickly able to juggle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, have strong sales and negotiation skills, and be a self-starter dynamic team player. We are looking for somebody who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to the industry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maximize sales to assure that sales targets are met
- Develop and identify growth opportunities in the changing realities of the market
- Maintain our long-term relationships with distributors or buyers worldwide and build new relationships
- Attend international film festivals and markets (Berlin, Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM)
- Prepare sales estimates, reports and strategies
- Collaborate with Acquisitions team for script coverage and screenings review
- Collaborate with Accounting team for collection
- Draft basic distribution agreements
- Maintain rights management database (Filmtrack)
Qualifications & Skills:
• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university required
• Minimum 2-year direct sales experience at a film sales company required
• Film market experience required
• Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude, professional courage, initiative and innovation
• Results- driven with strong customer focus and relationship management
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking & attention to detail essential
• Strong communication (verbal/written) skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Self-motivated team player
• Creative thinker & solution focused
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Suite, Filmtrack
• Bilingual is a plus
• Ability to travel internationally
• Must be authorized to work in the US
This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity with a tremendous amount to learn. Passion for the entertainment industry is key. We reward hard work and efficiency with a great environment and career prospects.
We will be interviewing over Zoom. Ideally position will be starting in the office (COVID safety compliant), but tele-commuting is accepted as well, should the city of LA still recommends work from home. Please submit resumes, cover letter and 2-3 references. Thank you.