Sales Manager O5244

THE COMPANY

Our client is an exciting, independent TV content company, with many years' experience of creating, acquiring and distributing content with global appeal.

THE ROLE

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for working alongside the finance, business affairs, technical, marketing and acquisitions teams. You will ensure all commercial activity aligns with company guidelines while delivering outstanding client service.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive international sales across designated territories, negotiating and closing complex deals across all rights to maximise revenue.
• Build, manage and grow senior-level client relationships, representing the company at key markets and industry events worldwide.
• Pitch new titles and identify fresh commercial opportunities, including language dub management and local version acquisitions.
• Develop new revenue streams and manage competitive bidding processes to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end deal management, securing internal approvals and aligning payment terms with company guidelines.
• Act as the key liaison for any contractual, technical, or payment issues.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines, availability lists, and rights management systems, ensuring all negotiation points and rights information are fully updated.
• Provide detailed sales analysis, forecasts, reforecasts and market feedback to management, acquisitions and producers.

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will be an experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding targets in competitive markets. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and bring a results-driven mindset.

Ideally, you will have strong experience in client-facing sales, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage pipelines effectively and close negotiations. You should be confident using data and forecasts to inform decisions and drive performance.

It is essential to be comfortable engaging senior stakeholders. Being adaptable and motivated, will help you to thrive under pressure and demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills.

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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