Sales Assistant O5245

THE COMPANY

Our client is an established international distributor specialising in high-quality factual television content. Working with leading producers and global broadcasters, they connect great storytelling with audiences worldwide.

THE ROLE

As a Sales Assistant, you will be coordinating activity, managing materials and systems and administrative support across the department.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the international sales team, whilst providing administrative and logistical support across all territories.
• Manage scheduling and logistics for client meetings, sales calls and major international markets, supporting team attendance where required.
• Maintain accurate records within the Rights Tracking system, ensuring sales documentation, deal memos and contractual milestones are fully up to date.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of sales pitches, programme offers, presentations and marketing materials.
• Act as a key liaison between Sales and internal departments including Acquisitions, Production, Marketing, Legal and Finance.
• Serve as a first point of contact for buyer enquiries.
• Track delivery schedules, invoicing status and approval processes so contracts move smoothly from negotiation through to fulfilment.
• Provide proactive market and competitor research, alongside general administrative support, to help inform sales strategy and territory planning.

THE PERSON

You should be highly organised with a strong interest in international television sales and distribution. You will demonstrate excellent administrative capability, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Experience supporting a sales team, senior executive, or both is key. It is important you are confident liaising with clients and internal stakeholders allowing processes to run smoothly from pitch through to delivery.

Being professional and dependable is essential. You should be comfortable aiding the CEO and handling confidential information with care.

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.

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We strive 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.