Disney Application – Sales Associate

Job Description:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (WDSMP) has a Toronto-based Sales organization. This role is responsible for the management and execution of film sales for selected theatrical accounts and supporting the overall operations of the Canadian Sales team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with exhibition circuits, theatre owners and film buyers for select accounts. Maximize and optimize our film releases in Canada, including French Quebec, with the use of negotiation skills, analytics and strong relationships.
• Support Studio Cash Department to help manage daily cash applications.
• Establish and build relationships with external distribution industry partners.
• Support the Sales team with entry and analysis of flash grosses and box office reports as well as monitoring program schedules, accounts receivables, payables, SAP Casual Buyer, etc.
• Manage billings and collection of film rental and ensure accounts remain current.
• Coordinate and schedule the classification of all feature films with regional classification boards.
• Analyze sales performance by account/customer.
• Manage all aspects of pre-release & special screenings within Canada working with internal and external partners. This includes trade screenings, word of mouth screenings, promotional screenings, press and research screenings.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in studio-based systems, as well as third-party systems like ComScore and Webedia
• Manage projects while dealing effectively with pressure and short timelines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship building (internal/external) and presentation skills.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel,
• Bilingual – French/English fluency is an asset.
• Current knowledge on business issues, trends and technological advances in the Entertainment Industry.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of initiatives/issues simultaneously.
• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP and AP/AR activities is an asset.
• 3+ years of sales experience preferably within the Entertainment or Media related Industry.

Job Details:

Company:  Disney

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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