Director of Advertising Sales Partnerships - London, United Kingdom - AMC Networks Inc.

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Who we are:


AMC Networks International (AMCNI), the global division of AMC Networks, delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming that reaches subscribers in more than 130 countries and territories.

AMCNI consists of global brands, AMC and SundanceTV, as well as popular, locally recognized channels in various programming genres.


We value diversity and inclusion because we know that people from different backgrounds with different points of view, working together, is essential to our continued success.

Join us as we look to further our future as the place where the world's best stories are told.


The Role:


With the direction of the SVP Business Development, this role will lead and develop advertising partnerships for AMCNI UK including management of a key partnership with Sky Media and existing and new partnerships for AVOD and FAST with partners including ITV, Samsung and Pluto.


Our Offering:


This role is based in the UK and working from our offices in Soho (2 days per week) and remotely from home for 3 days.

We offer a supportive work environment, private medical & dental insurance, 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme. Our offices have an on-site gym, free snacks and a great location in the centre of London.


Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Direct the activities of all advertising partners representing the business interests of AMCNI UK, including evaluating and negotiating contractual terms and daytoday management of partnerships on an ongoing basis.
  • Be the key daytoday contact for Sky Media to drive value for AMCNI UK in all areas of this key partnership.
  • Work closely with the Finance and Research teams to provide reporting and track sales partners' performance.
  • Participate in business development projects with a particular focus on AVOD & FAST opportunities.
  • Be a key source of advertising sales industry knowledge and expertise for the AMCNI UK senior management team, with a particular focus on the rapidly evolving AVOD and FAST space.
  • Grow and develop an industry network, including media agencies, sales houses and technology platforms, to provide market insights and support Business Development efforts.

Key Competencies Required:

  • Minimum 5 years of media sales
  • Good negotiator.
  • Strong, confident communicator.
  • Independent, self starter.
  • Strong commercial instincts.
  • Ability to work both individually and in a team.
  • Proactive.
  • Collaborative.
  • Networker.

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