Sales Director

DIRECTOR – CONTENT SALES & DISTRIBUTION

Middle East

RedHolt is supporting a leading international media and entertainment organisation with the appointment of a Director – Content Sales & Distribution.

This is a senior commercial content role with responsibility for developing and executing the international sales and distribution strategy for a significant portfolio of original Turkish and Arabic entertainment content.

We are looking for an established content executive with a strong international network across broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors, studios and content buyers.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for identifying new markets and revenue opportunities, negotiating licensing and distribution agreements, managing sales partners and maximising the international value of the organisation's original IP.

The remit will include:

• Developing the international content sales and distribution strategy

• Monetising a portfolio of Turkish and Arabic original productions

• Building relationships with broadcasters, OTT platforms, distributors and media groups globally

• Negotiating licensing, distribution and rights agreements

• Managing relationships with international sales agents and distribution partners

• Identifying new territories and commercial opportunities for original content

• Managing deal structures, content valuation and revenue potential

• Monitoring sales performance and revenue flow

• Working closely with senior content leadership on rights, windowing and commercial strategy

• Supporting the international expansion of Arabic productions into new markets

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• 12+ years experience within television, streaming, studios, production or content distribution

• Significant experience in international content sales, licensing and/or distribution

• A strong existing network of international buyers for Turkish content

• Excellent knowledge of Turkish and/or Arabic entertainment content

• Experience selling scripted content internationally

• Strong understanding of rights, licensing, windowing and digital distribution

• Proven commercial negotiation and deal-making experience

• Experience working with broadcasters, OTT platforms, studios, distributors or production companies

• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities

• Previous leadership experience

Experience within a major studio, broadcaster, streaming platform, production company, sales agency or international distributor would be particularly relevant.