SVP Licensing

Banijay Rights • Los Angeles, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Banijay Rights is a leading global distributor with a vast portfolio of over 200,000 hours of programming. Specializing in the distribution of premium scripted and non-scripted content from Banijay Entertainment, the division focuses on exploiting top-tier brands to broadcasters worldwide. Banijay Rights is committed to delivering quality, excellence, and experience across linear and non-linear television and ancillary activities on all platforms. Their extensive catalog includes titles from Banijay's 130+ in-house labels and third-party producers, covering drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats, and theatrical content. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality Intellectual Property (IP) that originates locally and achieves global reach, offering the best stories told in the best way. Notable brands in their catalog include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean, and Black Mirror.

Requirements

• Dynamic and highly motivated individual with proven sales experience (5 years minimum)
• Licensing background, or relevant sales experience in a fast-paced environment, closing complex deals
• Great communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven, but also able to contribute to a high-functioning team
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Organised and efficient
• Fast learner and a genuine love of TV shows and the industry is a must

Responsibilities

• Achieving the agreed annual sales budget, which will reflect department growth plans and KPI’s
• Researching, identifying and pitching new opportunities
• Negotiating licensees
• Working with the assigned lawyer to ensure contractual documentation is accurate
• Ensuring coordination for assigned accounts with the product design and overall BR marketing/press team/social media teams
• Preparing and providing regular, detailed updates to the Account Manager for onward sharing with stakeholders
• Attending any stakeholder meetings/presentations as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees