Reel One Entertainment is a dynamic international television production and distribution company with offices in Montreal, Los Angeles and London.
As part of part of Newen (TF1 Group) and A+E Networks, Reel One leads the way in the acquisition, financing, production and distribution of high-quality TV programming, being one of the largest suppliers in the niche of highly commercial TV movies.
Please visit www.
reeloneent.
com for more information.
We are looking for a Senior Sales Executive based anywhere in the US, with preference in the Eastern time zone.
This role is a 6 month remote contract with the potential to be extended.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the EVP of Distribution, you will take ownership of further developing our business in the USA.
You will find new buyers (TV and/or VOD) to commission original TV movies; you will pitch them projects, discuss the business deal and liaise with the creative team at Reel One to satisfy buyers’ needs.
You will also actively sell the TV movies in the catalogue.
Main Responsibilities:
Sign buyers (TV broadcasters and VOD platforms) that will commission Original TV movies from us.
License our content across all rights and platforms, including traditional TV broadcasters and new VOD platforms
Strategically position rights in the most profitable way
Be in regular contact with customers, attend key TV markets, plus regular individual trips to meet clients locally
Research and keep ahead of the fast-changing TV landscape, using industry news articles, contacts in your network etc.
to be able to identify and target suitable partners for our content (keeping ahead of launches, new media etc.
)
Provide territory forecasts
Provide weekly report on deal cycle status and potential clients
Achieve annual sales targets
Who you are:
The ideal candidate will have :
Proven record of getting new content commissioned in the USA
At least 10 years of experience in a relevant media role (sales or acquisitions)
Great network of buyers and commissioners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A driven and proactive personality – an ability to elicit responses from busy buyers
Ability to liaise easily with international internal departments, especially the UK licensing team
Ability to work through complex rights
Available to travel across the USA
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