Job Posting Title:

Sales Coordinator

Req ID:

10097755

Job Description:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (WDSMP) has a Toronto-based Sales organization. The Sales Coordinator opportunity will play a strong supporting role in projects that will assist the theatrical sales team’s vital operational and administrative tasks in addition to sales responsibilities for defined territories. This opportunity will involve working with the Director, Sales.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of pre-release & special screenings within Canada.  This includes trade screenings, word of mouth screenings, promotional partners screening, press and research screenings. 

• Work with internal and external partners, including WDSMP Marketing, to facilitate, secure, and organize all details of screening requests.

• Enter and track the screening approval process in our GSS (Global Screening System); provide updates and/or request additional information to and from key constituents as needed.

• Enter and oversee invoicing and the payment process of all screenings from start to finish.

• Directly and independently oversee a small territory or collection of theatres.

• Ensure timely collection of on-account and final-billed film rental on accounts totaling approx. $5M or less in annual revenue.

• Maintain and monitor overnight/flash grosses to aid in the sales and holdover process.

• Collect, enter and troubleshoot Box Office Reports (BORs) identifying any issues of under-reporting and other oddities.

• Research ticket pricing and historical BORs to support audit claims.

• Establish and build relationships with external distribution industry partners.

• Provide administrative support for divisional VP including, but not limited to, scheduling, travel and expense.

• Build relationships with the exhibitors, theatre owners, and booking agents within the sales area.

• Collaborate with Cinema Partnerships, Sales Planning and other internal departments as needed.

• Monitor theatres show schedules.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of work experience in a related field

• Experience in theatrical motion picture sales and distribution or theatrical exhibition

• Proficiency in studio-based systems, as well as third-party systems like ComScore and Webedia

• Manages projects, timelines and deals effectively with pressure

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to multitask

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and some SAP & Concur

• Strong analytical skills or some accounting experience

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Our Company proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants.  We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

Job Posting Segment:

Theatrical Distribution

Job Posting Primary Business:

Theatrical Distribution

Primary Job Posting Category:

Sales / Distribution

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Toronto, ON, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-05