TRT International is looking for a Distribution & Partnerships Manager with 7+ years of experience to handle its partnership & distribution for its upcoming International expansion project. The Manager would be responsible for building TRT International’s presence across a variety of digital platforms globally through strategic partnerships with Internet Service Providers Telco’s, Pay TV’s and more.

He/she will be responsible for establishing key partnerships and working closely with other departments in order to grow the viewership across several platforms. This role will also contribute to the development & growth of TRT International in key markets.

The role will be reporting to the manager of global business development. The Distribution & Partnerships Manager  team will be responsible for strategic partnerships, growth, global distribution & providing consumers easy access to TRT International on various devices and will also be responsible with developing the user base of the service through escalating existing agreements and tapping into traditional and non-traditional deals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define & implement distribution strategy according to regions,

• Generate maximum reach,

• Develop & manage relationships with key partners across brands in Smart TV, Digital Media Streamers & Gaming Consoles, PayTV, Broadband and Mobile Operators,

• Attending & representing TRT in key industry events & markets,

• Create budgets in key markets & ensure maximum return on investment,

• Collaborate with internal departments such as legal & finance,

• Liaise with the Marketing & Communications team in order to develop & implement marketing campaigns,

• Negotiating agreements, creating quarterly subscriber targets and generating revenue and growth through each agreement,

• Building unique and unorthodox marketing partnerships across brands outside the content industry,

• Track engagement of users on each platform, tailor specific campaigns where needed in collaboration with the marketing team.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline. MBA is a plus or equivalent work experience,

• 5+ years of Media, digital, content/channel distribution/sales or related experience,

• Prior experience of business development & sales,

• Previous marketing experience is a plus,

• Experience managing key accounts & high level contract/business negotiations,

• Previous relationships with Smart TV brands, DMS (AppleTV, Fire TV, Roku etc.) & game consoles,

• Partner engagement skills with the ability to maneuver around high-level negotiations whilst receiving the best outcome for the business,

• Knowledge on legal aspects and contractual issues. A constant workflow of business agreements,

• Outstanding written & verbal skills for both internal & external use,

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word),

• Established contacts & relations is a must,

• Previous knowledge of SVOD, AVOD is a plus,

• Native or near native English is a must.