Sales Support Executive (MAT Cover)

About Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Sales Support Executive role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.  The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.  

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. 

The Role

This role will support the Distribution and Content Partnerships team with the distribution of Moonbug’s Kids content across APAC markets to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the pre-sales and post sales and  help the team secure the distribution of Moonbug content to facilitate strong relationships with leading TV broadcasters, operators and digital platforms while identifying new distribution opportunities in these regions. They will lead and manage the processes tied to successful roll-out of content, working closely with technical, operations, marketing, brand leads, production, localisation and finance teams.

With strong organisational and communication skills, they will leverage industry knowledge and trends to advise on content optimization. A keen problem solver and team player, they will drive and collaborate on numerous projects such as localisation and regular distribution updates/trackers while facilitating regular dialogue of the APAC-based team with key internal stakeholders in London and LA.

Responsibilities

Distribution - 80%

• Work as part of the APAC Distribution and Content Partnerships team distributing content in key markets
• Support sales directors in defining pan regional initiatives in line with Moonbug’s objectives
• Manage the Distribution team’s day to day administrative needs – avails list, sales support materials, release schedules, internal documents.
• Optimize existing and new partnerships by promptly addressing linear and VOD distribution partners enquiries.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing broadcast & digital partners and other third parties
• Drive project success by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including content delivery, legal, marketing and finance.
• Keep abreast of key industry trends and market research
• Liaise with existing distribution partners and marketing team to optimise trade marketing
• Organise and help plan and manage events/ content markets 
• Represent the team in weekly internal calls

Office administration -  20%

• Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks such as processing payments, managing merch inventory, and coordinating meetings.
• Support HR team and IT team with on-boarding and off-boarding freelancers and staff.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience in content distribution. Kids and programming experience a benefit but not essential
• Fluent in Mandarin (Korean is a plus)
• Proficiency in the Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Drive)
• Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent client relationship & interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be detail-oriented and have demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, continually changing environment