Theatrical Sales Branch Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The Branch Manager position formally reports to the EVP, General Sales Manager providing theatrical sales and booking services for the Universal Pictures slate of films.

Essential Responsibilities
• Sell and book first run Universal film titles to national, regional, and independent exhibitors
• Provide information and expertise about dedicated regional circuits to the broader distribution organization
• Analyze industry trends and interpret data to aid in the targeting theatres for each release
• Secure premium screens for Universal films
• Communicate film rental and policy to exhibitors
• Coordinate with Print Control for the trafficking of all release and pre-release screenings, ensuring proper print type delivery to exhibition
• Negotiate weekly holdovers with exhibition, following policy and delivering against established targets
• Partner closely with Accounts Receivables to collect film rental from exhibition
• Collect missing box office reports as needed
• Maintain theater data including screen counts, formats, and seat counts on an

Qualifications
• 5 years of experience in the sales distribution industry or buying experience required
• Proven negotiation skills
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends with short notice

Desired Characteristics
• Experience working in theatrical distribution
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or other related majors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working as a team as well as independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to meet strict deadlines
• Resourceful problem solver

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.