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Manager, Domestic Sales Strategy & Planning

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Lionsgate
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 501 - 1,000 employees

$80K - $90K/yr

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

Manager, Domestic Sales Strategy & Planning

Location: Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Manager to join the Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution department, reporting to the Sr. Director, Sales Strategy & Planning. This multi-faceted position is integral to supporting the Domestic TV Sales team, particularly across the VOD & linear licensing business, and will focus on managing the studio’s series library.

Responsibilities
  • Lead planning process for domestic go-to-market strategies for new release/library series
  • Identify and execute opportunities to monetize new and priority catalog series
  • Facilitate greenlight projections for series co-production &/or acquisition opportunities
  • Build deal renegotiation proposal decks and present to executive leadership
  • Analyze guild residuals impact on sales potential and strategy
  • Review/analyze contract terms and facilitate data correction in the rights management system to ensure rights in & out are accurately reflected in the internal availability platform
  • Monitor and manage series ultimates for long‑term risks
  • Prepare series licensing budget plan and provide regular sales updates to Finance
  • Build and maintain graphical sales tools for complex strategic windowing projects
  • Compile avail reports and provide tailored recommendations for client packages
  • Track deal obligations/commitments and facilitate notifications to clients
  • Collaborate and manage communications cross‑departmentally on projects, including with Sales, Sales Planning, Content Strategy, Acquisitions, Finance, Rights Management, Legal, & Marketing teams
  • Support the Domestic TV Sales and Global Content Strategy & Planning teams on key and/or ad‑hoc projects
Qualifications and Skills
  • 5+ years of sales strategy/planning/admin, content licensing or acquisitions, finance, or related experience
  • Exceptional organization, note taking, and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical capabilities and Excel skills (working with large, complex datasets)
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint
  • Ability to effectively multi‑task and thrive in a fast‑paced/dynamic environment
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and constant evolving priorities
  • Highly self‑motivated with an aptitude to learn quickly, take accountability, and drive projects forward
  • Resourceful and proactive problem solver
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Nice to Haves
  • Experience at a studio, streaming service, or other major media company strongly preferred
  • Passion for film and television, with strong knowledge of the ever‑evolving TV distribution landscape
  • Understanding of TV rights & series deal structures
  • Experience with Rights Line, Salesforce, and/or Air Table
  • Desire to reduce inefficiencies and streamline process
  • Ability to project manage
  • MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

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