Senior Manager, Sales Planning and Operations - South East

Job Description

Senior Manager, Sales Planning and Operations - South East Asia

Based in our Singapore or Thailand Office, the Sales Planning and Operations (SP&O) Senior Manager is a detailed and process oriented professional able to support the development, implementation, execution, and ongoing fine-tuning of varied aspects of the sales process including product planning, contracting, data entry, reporting, and more across Southeast Asia (SEA).

Reporting to the Head of TV Distribution Sales in the SEA region and working closely with Regional SP&O team, in this role you will become a business partner with the SEA Sales team and SP&O regional teams in the execution and achievement of sales strategies and objectives for the SEA market.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and responsible candidate to join an innovative environment, where your creativity, diligence and contribution will be highly valued!!

Key areas of responsibilities:
• Product Catalogue 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 Negotiation Support - Work across divisions and departments to develop solid rationales for the valuation of our Content across SEA Regional and local platforms. This would include analyzing and evaluating sales data, validating sales plans, developing sales analysis to support deals negotiation
• 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 leading and preparing budgets and forecasts.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements:
• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or Technology, Business Management and/or Administration, Engineering, Legal or Supply Chain related disciplines.
• Typically 7+ years in a capacity in any of the following fields – finance, 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, TV content rights management, and budgeting principles a plus.
• Strong and passionate drive to achieve results and create an environment focused on ongoing improvements in analysis, processes, system efficiency and accuracy.
• Detailed and analytical oriented mindset with experience in managing, analyzing and interpreting large data samples in a logical and accurate manner.
• 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.
• Note that candidates with lesser experience will be considered for a Manager level position.
* Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact Lana_Beer@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email

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SGP - 77 Robinson - SPRI

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7848p-18-119-160-154-42 in your application.