Looking after internationa sales to Scandinavia, NZ, Africa, Middle East Australia (limited) US (limited) and VOD services worldwide

Sole responsibility for £6m sales to UK, Scandinavia and Middle East for 7000 hours of programming across all genres including major dramas such as Doc Martin and high end factual content and formats originating both from English speaking and non-English speaking countries. Consistently exceeded all prescribed targets Extensive knowledge of key territories and excellent relationships with key buyers including BBC, ITV, Sky Channel 4 and Channel 5 Successfully… Show more Sole responsibility for £6m sales to UK, Scandinavia and Middle East for 7000 hours of programming across all genres including major dramas such as Doc Martin and high end factual content and formats originating both from English speaking and non-English speaking countries. Consistently exceeded all prescribed targets Extensive knowledge of key territories and excellent relationships with key buyers including BBC, ITV, Sky Channel 4 and Channel 5 Successfully expanding sales into new digital arena with packages concluded with Netflix, Love Film Blinkbox and HBO Working successfully in aggressive sales environment in the rapidly changing media market using an extensive knowledge of databases and the legal framework of the UK secondary market.  Also responsible for selling DRG key formats into Scandinavian and Arabic and Irish TV markets recently most recently Don’t Tell the Bride into Ireland and Life on the Line to DR Denmark and Black Widows (scripted drama) in to the Middle East.  Recently successfully completed 3 sales and negotiation courses organised by Diadem Show less

Portman was a global distributor of TV & theatrical content. I was the Head of Television. I created TV / DVD distribution division and led team in all sales, acquisitions & marketing activities,  Recruited and trained sales team, implemented efficient control and reporting systems Initiated strategy to optimise existing rights catalogue Built network of key drama buyers in Germany, US, Australia, France, UK  Exceeded targets of £2m+ p.a. without new content… Show more Portman was a global distributor of TV & theatrical content. I was the Head of Television. I created TV / DVD distribution division and led team in all sales, acquisitions & marketing activities,  Recruited and trained sales team, implemented efficient control and reporting systems Initiated strategy to optimise existing rights catalogue Built network of key drama buyers in Germany, US, Australia, France, UK  Exceeded targets of £2m+ p.a. without new content acquisitions Drove marketing (trade market presence, marketing campaigns, PR and overhauled all marketing materials). Won representation deals for Doc Martin ‘Detective Murdoch Mysteries and ReGenesis’ (Shaftesbury)  Established development deals with Greenlit and Parallel, and worked through script to production to acquire “Kingdom” (Stephen Fry) and “Doves of War (Screenworks) Show less

Channel 4 International was the global distributor of Channel 4 programmes.Acting Head of UK Sales Achieved UK sales target of £20m and as result contract was extended. Key input into new VOD venture for C4I, handled all sales for budget of £24m while achieving sales to France & Germany

Leading distribution & dubbing company based in Abu Dhabi, Beirut and London.Director of Acquisitions and Sales Hired to open London base for global sales & acquisitions Built up network of key content suppliers and clients including C4, ITEL, Nickelodeon, Granada, Pearson, Southern Star Achieved annual turnover of $3m p.a. from standing start

GMTV International was the rights division of UK morning channel franchise. I was the Head of Sales Lead TV sales and acquisitions globally Recruited, trained, managed team of four sales executives  Grew customer network by providing feedback to producers to create more market-friendly content. Created marketing & PR materials and campaigns

Pearson Television International was a major media group (Thames Television, Grundy, Select TV). I was territory Manager through various sales roles, promoted to manage Middle East, Asia, Japan and Africa Consistently surpassed targets in complex markets Extensively business travel globally, attended all major international TV markets and led small sales team. Developed close network of clients through excellent customer relation skills and the ability to work… Show more Pearson Television International was a major media group (Thames Television, Grundy, Select TV). I was territory Manager through various sales roles, promoted to manage Middle East, Asia, Japan and Africa Consistently surpassed targets in complex markets Extensively business travel globally, attended all major international TV markets and led small sales team. Developed close network of clients through excellent customer relation skills and the ability to work confidently under pressure. Show less