Theatrical Sales Manager

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Company OverviewWarnerMedia is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives. Join us. Shape your story here.WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. The organisation also includes Xandr’s suite of advanced advertising solutions designed to help to improve advertising for brands, publishers, and consumers.The JobYou will be working in a closely knit team in the London Sales Office to ensure that the commercial value of all Warner Bros. theatrical releases are fully realised. In this role you will be collaborating with the Marketing & Publicity teams to bring our films to market, as well as the finance and legal departments on all relevant matters relating to invoicing, AR and compliance.The Daily Understand with the hiring manager what the 5 – 10 most important responsibilities are.In tandem with another Sales Manager, oversee key accounts with major exhibitors.Maximise theatrical sales revenue from Exhibitors, both circuit and independent, in the UK.Build and maintain strong working relationships with all current and future UK Exhibitors.Keep exhibitors up to date with all Warner Bros. forthcoming release plansOptimise sales and playing time across all Warner Bros. theatrical releases.Manage the holdover process applying a site/showcount modelLiaise with finance on all AR issues and follow-up with exhibition when requiredAssist with all departmental analysis and forecastingGenerate new business with current Exhibitors and any potential new Exhibitors entering the UK market.Represent both the UK sales department in internal meetings and WBUK at external meetings when necessary.The Essentials Ability to work effectively in a highly pressured, target driven sales environmentFast, reliable and effective decision-making ability with good conflict management skillsCustomer focused approach with strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular face to face meetings, via the telephone and email.Proven negotiation and influencing skillsGood organisational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritise effectivelyA genuine interest, knowledge, and passion for filmsA proactive and creative approach to problem solving, actively seeking to make improvements. Excellent knowledge of Excel and strong analytical skillsThe Nice-to-HavesPrior experience working in theatrical film salesThe PerksExclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screeningsPaid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employeesAccess to well-being tools, resources, and freebiesAccess to in-house learning and development resourcesPart of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brandsWarner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.