AMUSE is an Animation Company based in the Canary Islands specialised in digital-first animated shows for preschool children with a catalog of 500+ hours, generating billions of views globally since 2014. Awareness of our IPs remains low, requiring a big push to increase viewership and awareness in preparation for the longer term goal of Licensing & Merchandise deals.
Role summary:
The Distribution Manager will expand the reach of the company globally by distributing the existing digital-first catalogue broadly.
This position can be held remotely at a similar time zone, however office-based is preferred.
Main activities and deliverables:
- Maintain and broaden the scope of business relationships with existing partners
- Close new distribution deals with platforms and broadcasters
- Exploit new target markets and create new ways to package content
- Work together with the marketing team to deliver partner promotional campaigns
- Manage and deliver all service requirements for each deal (deliveries, marketing, creative etc.)
- Represent Amuse at markets / events
- Make improvements to processes and procedures alongside the CRO
- Lead and track the finance team for revenue reporting, tracking and invoicing
- Achieve the general budgeted revenue
Key competencies
- Fluent in English. Spanish and French are a plus.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and goal oriented
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to lead
- A conscientious communicator: promotes communication across the business, communicates clearly, engages others, articulates reasons for decisions and is open to others’ opinions.
- Talented at developing relationships, building trust and influencing
- Strategic, analytical, strong negotiation skills
- Passion for kids content, motivated to grow our IPs
- No airs or graces - ready to roll up sleeves and get stuck in
- Experience in the audiovisual industry, particularly animation, is a plus.
General informations:
- Onsite Las Palmas Office working model is preferred, however the company also will consider remote collaboration.
- Working shift: Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00
- Long term contract.
- Recruitment process: 2 interviews (HR/Ops and Direct report role) + Offer process.