Sales Manager, Theatrical Distribution, Italy, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios seeks a Sales Manager, Theatrical Distribution for Italy to execute sales and distribution plans across all theatrical releases. The role manages a portfolio of key Italian exhibitors across dedicated distribution areas, coordinates booking activities and holdover planning, and ensures the effective execution of theatrical distribution plans. Working closely with internal teams and exhibition partners, it contributes to maximizing the commercial performance of each theatrical release across the Italian market. This position reports to the Head of Italy Theatrical Distribution. The applicable collective agreement for this role is CBA for employees of Telecommunication Sector. The position is classified at level 7 or above, depending on the candidate's skills, competences and experience. Key job responsibilities - Manage a portfolio of key Italian exhibitors and execute sales plans across dedicated distribution areas. - Lead holdover negotiations and screen allocations with local cinema owners, cinema circuits and independent exhibitors. - Oversee weekly booking activities, session planning and holdover implementation to maximize screen count and theatrical performance across the Italian market. - Collaborate with external sales agencies to coordinate booking activities and support theatrical release execution across assigned territories. - Monitor title performance throughout the theatrical run to identify commercial opportunities and support decisions on screen expansions, contractions and movements. - Provide commercial updates and market feedback across assigned exhibitors and distribution areas to support sales decisions. - Coordinate KDM (Key Delivery Message) operations. - Maintain the local theatrical release schedule, monitoring competitor activity and release date changes. - Conduct competitive analysis and release date viability assessments to ensure optimal market positioning for Amazon MGM titles.