Manager, Domestic Sales Strategy – Planning

Lionsgate

Manager for Domestic Sales Strategy supporting Lionsgate's Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution. Leading go-to-market strategies and managing the studio’s series library.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning process for domestic go-to-market strategies for new release/library series
Identify and execute opportunities to monetize new and priority catalog series
Facilitate greenlight projections for series co-production &/or acquisition opportunities
Model financial scenarios for high-value IP
Build deal renegotiation proposal decks and present to executive leadership
Analyze guild residuals impact on sales potential and strategy
Review/analyze contract terms and facilitate data correction in the rights management system to ensure rights in & out are accurately reflected in the internal availability platform
Monitor and manage series ultimates for long-term risks
Prepare series licensing budget plan and provide regular sales updates to Finance
Build and maintain graphical sales tools for complex strategic windowing projects
Compile avail reports and provide tailored recommendations for client packages
Track deal obligations/commitments and facilitate notifications to clients
Collaborate and manage communications cross-departmentally on projects, including with Sales, Sales Planning, Content Strategy, Acquisitions, Finance, Rights Management, Legal, & Marketing teams
Support the Domestic TV Sales and Global Content Strategy & Planning teams on key and/or ad-hoc projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of sales strategy/planning/admin, content licensing or acquisitions, finance, or related experience
Exceptional organization, note taking, and attention to detail
Strong analytical capabilities and Excel skills (working with large, complex datasets)
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint
Ability to effectively multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced/dynamic environment
Comfort navigating ambiguity and constant evolving priorities
Highly self-motivated with an aptitude to learn quickly, take accountability, and drive projects forward
Resourceful and proactive problem solver
Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
401(k) company matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategycontent licensingfinancial modelingdata analysisbudget planningcontract analysisrights managementsales forecastingproject managementdeal negotiation

Soft Skills

organizationattention to detailanalytical capabilitiescommunicationmulti-taskingproblem solvingself-motivationadaptabilitycollaborationproactivity

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree