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Commercial Business Development Manager - Entertainment

  • Location: London
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 19 hours ago

  • Sector: Creative Services
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Hannah Johnstone
  • Contact Email: hannah.johnstone@handle.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 28 February 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH113025

Commercial Business Development Manager - Entertainment

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Reporting to: CEO / Senior Leadership Team
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

The Opportunity

Our client is an expanding organisation operating within the global media and entertainment sector. Their work spans international markets and involves collaboration with broadcasters, production companies, digital platforms, talent agencies, advertisers, and creative partners worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, creative, and internationally focused business, playing a key role in shaping commercial strategy and driving long-term growth across multiple territories.

The Role

The Commercial Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new commercial opportunities across global markets. The role focuses on driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening the organisation's international footprint, while contributing to long-term commercial strategy.

This position is suited to a commercially astute professional with strong relationship-building skills and either direct experience within media and entertainment or transferable business development experience from professional services with a strong interest in the creative industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the media and entertainment industry, targeting both established and emerging markets.

  • Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive revenue growth, increase market share, and maximise profitability.

  • Monitor international market trends, technological developments, and regulatory changes, using insights to inform strategic decision-making.

  • Analyse performance metrics, forecasts, and competitor activity to support commercial planning and reporting.

  • Build, manage, and nurture relationships with key global stakeholders including broadcasters, production companies, digital platforms, talent agencies, advertisers, and strategic partners.

  • Lead commercial negotiations and secure agreements that deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.

  • Oversee contract management in collaboration with legal and finance teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and commercial value.

  • Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, content, legal, and finance to deliver integrated commercial initiatives.

  • Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations, pitches, and proposals to prospective clients and partners.

  • Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, industry events, and international engagements as required.

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The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Proven experience in business development, sales, or commercial management within the media and entertainment sector, or extensive business development experience within professional services with a strong interest in the creative industries.

  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, develop, and capitalise on new opportunities.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

  • A strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • High levels of organisation, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

  • Experience working across, or a strong interest in, international markets.

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

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This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, internationally focused media and entertainment organisation at a pivotal stage of its commercial development. The role offers genuine scope to shape strategy, build influential global partnerships, and make a visible impact on long-term growth. For a commercially driven professional with a passion for the creative industries and an appetite for working across international markets, this position combines strategic influence, variety, and the chance to be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking business. To find out more about this role or to apply send your CV across to hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk


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