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Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Global Partnerships is the international distribution arm of ITV Studios, responsible for selling shows from our catalogue of 90,000 hours to network partners and streamers all over the world, as well as beyond the screen into digital, social, merchandise, sponsorship, events, licensing, gaming, and more. Within Global Partnerships, we have an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the EMEA Sales team as Senior Sales Manager, Unscripted Southern Europe. With a growing portfolio of premium reality, entertainment and factual brands, we are seeking a driven, innovative and creative thinker to lead in maximising the value of our unscripted catalogue within France, Italy and Iberia. From iconic global brands such as Love Island, The Voice and Hell’s Kitchen, to premium blue chip natural history and factual hits, A Year on Planet Earth and 24 Hours in Police Custody, the successful candidate will be representing some of ITV Studios biggest brands and therefore must have a keen interest in, and proven experience selling, unscripted and factual content. This role is focused on tape sales only.

Job Responsibility:

Drive Revenue: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets for unscripted programmes in your assigned territory
Manage Key Accounts: Nurture and grow relationships with a portfolio of key clients, including national broadcasters, regional and local VOD services, and digital platforms
Negotiate & Close Deals: Lead negotiations for sales, from initial pitch to contract signature, with a capacity for entrepreneurial thinking to develop innovative, creative and revenue maximising solutions for a successful slate of factual content
Identify New Opportunities: Proactively identify new business opportunities, emerging market trends, and potential new clients to expand ITV's footprint
Sales Forecasting: In discussion with the regional VP Sales, Southern Europe support the Global Content team with new content investments by reviewing content pitches in a timely manner and providing considered sales projections for the France, Italy and Iberia region
Collaborate Internally: Work closely with the acquisitions, legal, marketing, and operations teams to ensure smooth deal execution, delivery, and partner support
Strategic Reporting: Provide accurate sales forecasting and regular, insightful reports on market activity, competitor intelligence, and client feedback
Be a Brand Ambassador: Represent ITV Studios and our unscripted catalogue at major international content markets (such as MIPCOM and London Screenings) and client-facing events

Requirements:

Proven Sales Record: Demonstrable experience in content sales within the international television industry, with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets
Unscripted Expertise: A deep passion for and knowledge of the unscripted television landscape, with a keen eye on buyer’s content needs
IT: Familiarity with Apple, Microsoft Office, Google Suite applications and Salesforce
Master Negotiator: Proven experience negotiating, communicating, and presenting, with the ability to build rapport and close complex deals
Strategist: Able to propose sales strategies for premium factual, reality and entertainment content covering initial pre-sale opportunities to longtail windowing
Commercial Acumen: A highly strategic and commercial mindset, always focused on driving revenue and long-term value
Relationship Builder: A natural networker with the ability to build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with content buyers and commissioners
Excellent communicator and influencer: Able to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships both with external clients and internal stakeholders that maximise revenues
Resilience: Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced global market

Nice to have:

Existing relationships with key content buyers (broadcasters, streamers, digital players) in France, Italy and Iberia
Fluency in a second language relevant to the territory

What we offer:

Flexible working with a range of options
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
December 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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