Commercial Assistant - Production

Commercial Assistant - Production

ASAP Start - Office Based

Salary DOE

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant to join one of our fantastic clients. Reporting to the Director of Legal & Commercial Affairs, you will play a key role in supporting the company's commercial business. This includes working on tape and format distribution, publishing, consumer products, digital, and sponsorship. If you have a background in the media sector, particularly in IP/brand management, and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Commercial Exploitation

• Identify and engage with potential licensees.
• Assess proposals and negotiate basic deal terms with commercial partners.
• Manage product approval processes, including reviewing samples, designs, packaging, logos, and copyright notices.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with distributors and licensees.
• Collaborate with agents to secure talent engagement.
• Liaise with internal staff to obtain editorial approval and buy-in.
• Work closely with the Legal & Business Affairs department to finalise agreed deals.

Brand Management

• Create brand decks, including audience data, press, and market research.
• Assist in the creation and development of style guides, logos, and other branding elements.
• Support the legal team in trademark registration and addressing IP infringements.
• Conduct rights analysis and maintain relevant databases.

Revenue and IP Management

• Collaborate with distributors, licensees, and the finance department to ensure timely reporting and updates on commercial P&L.
• Track and analyse distributor and licensee performance.
• Maintain and update the commercial tracker for deal completion and execution.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Some commercial experience in the media sector, ideally in IP/brand management.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Flexible, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial environment.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a team and contribute to the commercial success of an organisation! Send your CV across to hannah.johnstone@handle.co.uk to apply.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.