Senior Sales & Network Distribution Manager - Americas

The Senior Sales & Network Distribution Manger has an for understanding the market dynamics and audience profile for Sony Pictures India Networks. The role drives revenue growth and manages operations for the Americas by devising and executing sales, content, operations, and distribution strategy for a region as part of the network's international business.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstand and analyze trends in political and economic scenario in the territory, industry landscape, competitor activity, network growth plans and strength areas, evolving monetization distribution models, etc.,Develop the medium and long term distribution strategy for the region.Review plans from Sales and Broadcast team and provide inputs based on market understandingPresent strategy to supervisor and update and finalize strategy for the regionCreate an annual business plan for the region in alignment with the internal business plan and organizational strategy. Utilize the same to identify regional sales, content, distribution and operations planEnsure content on each channel in the region complies with local statutory normsLiaison and negotiate with Distribution Partners (IPTV, Cable, DTH operators, OTT platforms, etc.) across the territory to drive monetization of content and increase consumer reachReview maturing distribution deals, and negotiate with distribution partners for deal renewals basis network's contentproperty portfolioSupport team on areas like placement of network's channels, pricing negotiation, deal closures, contracts, etc., with various Distribution PartnersSupervise and support the team in troubleshooting or in case of any other support required from the Operations teamReview and finalize the annual sales plan as per the network's sales and organizational strategy for the region and cascade it down to the Sales and the Marketing teams basis inputs from each territoryIdentify emerging monetization models and draft action plans to boost revenuesTrack sales achievement vs. plan on a periodic basis, and design and deploy action-plans, and provide support guidance to the team to exceed the sales plan target for the yearCo-ordinate with Regional Sales team Channel Business Heads to ensure complete alignment between the teams to maximize revenue potential for the regionSupport and guide the team by participating in meetings for key deals and devising newer ways to beat competitionOversee plans for on-ground marketing and track implementation progressTrack network's content and evaluate new properties content identified by the broadcasting team; Add the relevant ones to the network's portfolio to boost revenuesOversee creation of local customized content and provide recommendation and troubleshoot, as requiredLiaison with channel teams & broadcast operations teams in India for any escalationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS:8+ years of experience in handling television distribution business in the AmericasTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESUnderstanding of marketUnderstanding of audience profile and consumption patternsUnderstanding of the broadcast industryUnderstanding of existing and evolving monetization modelsUnderstanding of P&L and business managementBEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIESStrategic thinkingBusiness acumenDecision making skillsBuilding collaborative partnershipsLeading teamsInnovation and creative thinkingThe anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive andor comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at .

Created: 2025-02-16