Coordinator, Sales Planning and Operations, TV Distribution

What you'll do:

• Set up and maintain deals in Sales & Rights Management systems (RPM); create Finance Release Packages in (S2F - Sales to Finance) and Materials Orders as required for deal management.
• Manage contractual obligations and ensure all deadlines are met as detailed in the contracts
• Draft simple contract drafts and amendments using standard templates, working with the Legal team when necessary
• Assist in deal execution, working closely with Sales and Legal on contract drafting, documentation and execution.
• Track the workflow of contract, amendment, notification processes for every deal, client schedules, availability lists and ad hoc reports
• Liaise with clients regarding deal-related queries, e.g., billing discrepancies, servicing issues, and US Network scheduling changes.
• Finance - ensure customer checks are carried out, resolving invoicing/payment issues, and responding to audit queries
• DCS (Materials Fulfilment team) - ensure assets are delivered on time
• Ensure all Sales Planning Procedures are upheld by seeking appropriate reviews, and Approvals
• Actively support system UAT and engage in the process of system development and enhancements

Sales Analysis & Title Inventory Management

• Support negotiations of new deals and renegotiations with proposal analysis, working closely with the Sales team, Sales Planning Manager and the EMEA Commercial Analysis team
• Analyse reports for available products and identify appropriate titles that meet client and sales criteria, and maximise the sales potential

Forecasting & Planning

• Take ownership for ensuring deals and data in RPM /S2F is accurate and up to date
• Maintain/update forecasts in RPM; process changes in a timely manner and keep the Sales Planning Manager and Sales Teams informed of updates regularly
• Assit with variance analysis on product, deals and/or market assumptions to support Sales in preparing the forecast
• Create summaries and commentary to Sales & Finance within prescribed deadlines
• Attend and contribute to regular forecast review meetings with Sales, Planning and Finance teams

What you have:

• Educated to a minimum undergraduate degree level, preferably (but not necessar)
• Ideally, 1-2 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Strong IT skills, in particular Excel (Pivot Tables & Formulae), and must be comfortable in learning new systems
• Fluency in English is essential
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Problem Solving & Decision making – demonstrates an ability to address root causes of problems, identify alternatives and propose solutions.
• Able to use complex information to provide summaries with clear and meaningful insights
• Managing priorities and competing deadlines during busy periods
• Proactive and adaptable – anticipate needs in different situations and takes appropriate action with guidance and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player who is willing and able to assist colleagues