Senior Analyst/Analyst, Sales Planning and Operations

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Sales Planning and Operations Senior Analyst/Analyst!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented professional to join our Sales Planning and Operations (SP&O) team in one of our vibrant offices located in Singapore, Bangkok, or Hong Kong. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the sales process across Southeast Asia (SEA) while working in an innovative and collaborative environment!

Reporting to the TV Distribution Sales team in the SEA region and working closely with the Regional SP&O team, you will be instrumental in driving our sales strategies and objectives for the SEA market. You will also be able to support the development, implementation, execution, and ongoing fine-tuning of varied aspects of the sales process. This includes product planning, contracting, data entry, reporting, and more across Southeast Asia (SEA).

Key areas of responsibilities will include:

• Product Catalogue Management (i.e. Product Windowing Management) – Become an expert in our product catalogue consisting of Hollywood and local Asian movies and TV series to maximize its exploitation in commercial deals and offerings across SEA territories.

• Sales Operations Support – Take ownership of the Sales Operations functions in SEA including preparation and review of product availability lists; review contracts, capture and process amendments, sales data entry into internal systems, etc.

• Budgeting and Data Management – In partnership with Sales and Finance teams in preparing budgets and forecasts with rationales.

• Sales Negotiation Support - Support Sales team to develop rationales for the valuation of our Content across SEA Regional and local platforms.  This would include analyzing, evaluating and validating sales data, developing sales analysis to support deals negotiation.

• Other ad hoc sales support activities as required.

• Assist the implementation and execution of processes and guidelines for all aspects of the sales planning and operations process for SEA.

Who you are

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and responsible candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should possess:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or Technology, Business Management and/or Administration, Engineering, Legal or Supply Chain related disciplines.

• Typically 1 to 5 years’ experience in any of the following fields – financial services, accounting, auditing, information systems, engineering, business consulting, supply chain, sales operations, or business administration or equivalent.  

• Knowledge of information systems management, business or sales management and/or administration, product cycle management, TV content rights management, or budgeting principles a plus.

• Detailed and analytical oriented mindset with experience in managing, analyzing and interpreting large data samples in a structured, logical and accurate manner.

• Strong and passionate drive to achieve results and create an environment focused on ongoing improvements in analysis, processes, system efficiency and accuracy.

• Team player and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

• Excellent computer skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, etc), Word and PowerPoint.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Experience, exposure or understanding of media/US entertainment industry with a particular focus on programming sales, distribution, and the social media landscape in SEA a plus.

• This role may be based in either Singapore, Bangkok or Hong Kong.  In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the hiring country’s immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in one of the relevant hiring countries mentioned for the duration of the employment.

Why Join Us?

This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry. You will be valued for your creativity and diligence, and you will have the chance to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us, we want to hear from you! Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Analyst level.

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