Coordinator, Sales Planning and Operations, TV Distribution

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

The deadline for applications is Friday 13th February 2026. Please note that we are unable to consider submissions received after this date or outside the application process outlined in this job posting.

Interview Process

• In-person Assessment centre in our London office on Friday 27th February 2026.

• Second stage virtual interview with the hiring managers

Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of the industrys leading content providers producing and distributing worldwide in every genre and for every addition to managing one of the industrys largest libraries of award-winning feature films television shows and formats SPE is home to a thriving global content business operating a robust portfolio of wholly owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S. Europe Latin America and Asia Pacific as well as linear and digital channels around the world.

The TV Distribution Sales Planning team is responsible for setting and delivering our product distribution strategy supporting negotiations and delivering the end-to-end sales process. This includes franchise planning managing product availabilities and rights negotiation and pricing support contract review and execution and budget and forecasting.

We are currently recruiting two roles in our London-based TV Distribution Sales Planning team supporting two separate regions:

• Co-ordinator Western Europe

• Co-ordinator Nordics Benelux & Baltics

Both roles share the same core purpose responsibilities and required skills and contribute to our wider international distribution business but focus on different territories.

The candidate will ideally have a background in TV Distribution or have worked previously in a media role with some existing knowledge of the broadcast landscape and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail as well as the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Key Responsibilities

The jobs most important functions and responsibilities include:

Deal Management & Administration

• 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 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 on queries relating to deals e.g. billing discrepancies servicing issues US Network scheduling changes.
• Internal Relationships:
  • 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to minimum undergraduate degree level preferable (but not necessary)
• 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

Competencies

• 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

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups and/or Sony Pictures Action our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Companys Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Companys Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.

In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g. gym memberships travel insurance activity passes car leasing experience days and many more!)

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