Senior Sales Manager - Media & Gifting in London

Job Purpose

As Senior Sales Manager – Media & Gifting, you will oversee the implementation and management of the advertising sales strategy, focusing primarily on driving revenue through Film Advertising, Brand Advertising, and our Gifting products. The role also includes cultivating and managing partnerships with key collaborators for the distribution of Gift cards across online and brick‑and‑mortar retailers and contributing to the development of innovative, profitable revenue streams for both the UK and the wider Group.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the Advertising Sales team, conducting regular one‑on‑one sessions and performance reviews.
• Cultivate and sustain robust professional relationships with clients through effective Account Management and leadership.
• Ensure the successful execution of the sales plan by coordinating key distributor sales campaigns and projects, fostering relationships with existing film contacts, and engaging with third parties.
• Oversee the implementation of third‑party brand sales campaigns and projects, aligning efforts with the overall sales plan.
• Exceed monthly and quarterly sales and activity targets set for the Advertising team.
• Develop Annual Media Packages for Distribution and DCM, and Gifting Sponsorship opportunities for film distributors and relevant third parties, managing all post‑sales activities to encourage repeat business.
• Generate and attend appointments to showcase ODEON’s facilities/assets to film distributors and relevant agencies for cinema brand advertising, demonstrating cross‑functional collaboration.
• Produce comprehensive weekly and monthly sales reports, including forecasts and confirmed sales, for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage the relationship with Blackhawk Network, our third‑party Gift Card partner, including reporting, driving initiatives, and market analysis.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of sales campaigns, providing reports to Film Distribution and suggesting improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with communication guidelines to control and effectively utilise all cinema communications.

Key Skills

• Previous advertising sales experience with a detailed understanding gained from a sales account management role is essential.
• Knowledge of the theatrical business and contacts within the industry is highly desirable.
• Proven success in sales, lead generation, lead conversion, and team management is essential.
• Demonstrate multichannel marketing knowledge and a strong understanding of digital media, adopting a commercial and client‑centric approach.
• Knowledge of ambient media buying, and media sales economics is desirable.
• Exhibit excellent time‑management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Display self‑motivation and a commitment to high standards of performance, with entrepreneurial flair and a natural sales ability.
• Bring experience in team management, coupled with good numerical and analytical skills to commercially evaluate activities and strive for continuous improvement.
• Showcase proven negotiation skills and the ability to drive sales growth and profitability while effectively collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Be able to provide evidence of a commercial impact on business through a track record of successful outcomes.

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the office)
• Unlimited free cinema tickets for you, and 12 friends and family tickets every three months
• 40% discount on our food and drinks, including our in‑cinema Costa Coffee stores
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Life Assurance
• Free access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – an online platform that offers advice and support on topics including finance, health, and mental wellbeing
• The opportunity to gain professional qualifications through our Bright Lights Apprenticeship scheme
• Fantastic career development opportunities across our cinemas and support offices

At ODEON Cinemas Group, everyone is welcome. We make movies better by bringing all our incredible differences and our different ways of thinking together with our passion for cinema, to deliver inspiring entertainment experiences for our guests. We are all individuals, and we recognise that everyone brings something special to our team.

Starting from the moment you apply, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is embedded into all parts of the colleague journey, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We select colleagues based on merit and the passion they show for their role.

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