Sales Coordinator (Maternity Replacement Contract, 1-year)

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 Sales Coordinator to join our London office as part of the International Distribution team.

This role is a 1-year contract, replacing an employee on maternity leave.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Head of International Distribution, the Sales Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the London Sales Team in pre-sales activities as well as doing general market research.

Main Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Sales Support for Sales Team:

• Prepare and update availability lists to clients
• Assist with maintaining Video On Demand (VOD) channel schedules
• Prepare for and plan busy TV markets such as MIPCOM, including pinning down clients for meetings, scheduling the agenda
• Keep a precise record of information gathered on specific TV channels or territories in general, using Asana (Reel One's Rights Management System)
• Track status of client conversations/feedback and set reminders for action, using Asana
• On ad hoc basis support the Sales Team by following up directly with clients

Research:

• Track and share daily industry news (e.g., new channel launches, change in programming direction) to provide new insight and leads.
• Sales and pitching tools - e.g., Update the sales team about an actor's recent role in a big hit, and any noteworthy information that could help drive sales
• Analyze data and industry trends

Who You Are:

• First-class organization skills - able to prioritize tasks and meetings accordingly
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel is essential
• Excellent command of the English language both written and orally
• Solid Media experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills - an ability to deal with people at all levels and a can-do attitude
• Proactive, forward-thinking mind-set
• Interested in following TV industry trends and watching the latest TV Dramas
• Knowledge of different languages a plus
• Experience with graphic design tools a plus

The candidate will be trained to use internal software: Asana and Filmtrack