About the Role
This position is a full-time employment opportunity based in Dubai, UAE, requiring a 5-day workweek. We seek a professional from the Media and Entertainment Industry with expertise in Sales, Brand Solutions, Brand Partnerships, and Product Placements (PPLs). The focus will be to build and scale our brand, the company Cinematix, within the Chinese market while being based in Dubai.
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Role Overview
As a key player in transforming the way brands are integrated into films, you will influence how brands are showcased in cinematic experiences. By forging strategic partnerships with production houses, agencies, and brands, your work will ensure impactful, seamless, and memorable integrations. This role merges business development with creativity and seeks an individual who can drive relationships and close deals that bring brands into the heart of storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Map the CHINA market for various brands and their agencies.
- Understand brand positioning and upcoming campaigns.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for in-film brand integrations, co-branded promotions, and other media alliances in CHINA while based in Dubai.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with brand top management and their agency SPOCS in China.
- Understand film projects, their nuances, star casts, and setup (Theatrical films, OTT projects, or TV serials).
- Conceptualize creative brand solutions aligned with film storylines and target audiences.
- Stay connected with brands and agencies to pitch the company Cinematix and related projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create and pitch compelling proposals, presentations, and case studies.
- Align integrations with larger campaign strategies, working closely with media planning and buying teams.
- Negotiate and finalize deals with the support of managers to ensure win-win outcomes for both brand and production stakeholders.
- Stay updated with industry trends, film releases, OTT content pipelines, and brand marketing calendars.
- Coordinate with creative and content teams to ensure smooth delivery of brand integrations and campaigns.
- Track performance metrics, prepare post-integration reports, and ensure client satisfaction and retention.
- Conceptualize and pitch bold, customized partnership models that fuse brand storytelling with cinematic moments.
- Collaborate with internal creative, marketing, legal, and production experts to deliver seamless, integrated experiences on and off screen.
- Keep abreast of entertainment trends, OTT innovation, and consumer engagement formats to ensure our offerings remain unmatched.
- Work with internal teams (creative, marketing, sales) to develop and execute joint campaigns and create co-branded marketing materials.
Ideal Profile
- 8-15 years of proven success in business development, sales, brand partnerships, brand solutions, or strategic partnerships within media, entertainment, or advertising, with an understanding of the China market.
- A deal-closer with a track record of securing multi-crore, multi-film/franchise partnerships.
- Deep relationships with brand managers, agencies, and production houses.
- An independent hustler who thrives on accountability, targets, and creating impact.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills that inspire confidence and excitement.
- MBA/PG in Marketing, Media, or Business preferred.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and significantly contribute to our team. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment that values creativity and professional development.
