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Screen Rant · 5 months ago

Sales Manager - Entertainment Portfolio

La Habra, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Screen Rant is part of Valnet’s Screen Portfolio, which is one of the largest entertainment audiences globally. They are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to develop partnerships and drive revenue growth through ad sales, leveraging connections within the entertainment industry.

Media and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Develop and pitch sponsorship opportunities around exclusive events and content, including: Shooting suites & coverage at TIFF, SDCC, Sundance, Cannes, NYCC and SXSW

Collider Profiles: photoshoot & career recap series with actors/directors

Collider Screening Series: pre-release screenings + Q&A with cast and directors

Original IP video series (Ladies Night, Challenge My GOAT, Coffee Chats, Debunking AI)

Awards coverage & Screen Awards prediction series

Lead Generation: Drive incremental direct advertising sales within the first year, aligned with benchmarks

Identify & Cultivate Leads: Research and target premium clients in Hollywood (streaming platforms, legacy studios, and CPG brands)

Sales Presentations: Deliver compelling pitches showing how the Screen Portfolio can elevate their marketing campaigns

Negotiation & Closing: Lead negotiations and secure sponsorships and ad deals, capturing a share of entertainment marketing budgets

RFP Participation: Position our brands to be consistently invited to relevant industry RFPs

Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior decision-makers at studios, streaming platforms, and brands

Leverage your network to accelerate partnerships

Work closely with editorial, video, marketing, and ad ops teams to deliver campaigns

Ensure sponsorships are flawlessly executed and meet client expectations

Track performance metrics and generate actionable sales reports

Provide management with insights on opportunities and strategy refinements

Qualification

Ad sales experienceIndustry connectionsSales presentationsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetPerformance trackingSelf-starterRelationship building

Required

Proven Sales Experience: at least 3 years in advertising sales or partnerships, ideally in NYC or LA, with a focus on studios, streamers, or entertainment-related CPG

Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of Hollywood, streaming platforms, entertainment marketing, and digital media trends

Established Network: Existing contacts within studios, streamers, or entertainment brands highly desirable

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written ability to pitch, present, and negotiate

Self-Starter: Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build from scratch and drive results independently