Thursday, April 02, 2009

Starz Entertainment - Account Manager

Our very competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacations and holidays, 401 (k) with generous company match, cable discount and tuition reimbursement.

Starz Entertainment is a premium movie provider operating in the United States. Starz Entertainment offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz® and Encore® brands with approximately 16 million and 30.3 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels.

Starz Entertainment provides quality movies and original, compelling content, viewed through our premium and commercial-free networks, or as a broadband download. We continue to invest in technology that enhances the viewing experience, and in platforms that allow consumers greater flexibility in how, when and where they watch.

Determine how to effect change under direct supervision to maximize Starz Entertainment (STE) service subscribers and revenue through promoting, selling, pricing, packaging, and positioning SE services. The Account Manager will develop, implement and measure the effectiveness of an overall Point of Sale plan developed in partnership with the affiliate. Given Starz financial goals and sales objectives for the affiliate, collaborate with the division management team to develop point of sale action plans as part of an overall company and division subscriber growth strategy. Devise marketing strategies, implement tactics, and analyze trends and results to grow market share of STE products through strategic campaigns. Derive monthly business plans utilizing various marketplace perspectives, information about SE and affiliate business initiatives, competitive activity information, and other available resources. Troubleshoot affiliate environment, market conditions, and competitive situations to meet or exceed goals, collaborating with team to prioritize work, while strategically using resources, including Point-of-Sale Specialists and other corporate support groups. Responsible for building strong affiliate relationships in order to facilitate or expedite the sell-in process of STE initiatives. Negotiate carriage agreements for new services. Establishes credibility with customers so they will share non-proprietary information (e.g. STE data, other customer data, and marketplace intelligence). Track subscriber and revenue results of each assigned business unit to ensure revenue growth goals are achieved and exceeded. Monitor contract compliance as it relates to pricing, packaging, and positioning of SE services and immediately communicate any real or potential concern in compliance to division management team.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or similar discipline; minimum of five years experience in a sales and marketing role, preferably within the TV entertainment field with at least three years of direct sales experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in entertainment preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail, especially in preparing, reconciling, and analyzing reports. Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project software applications.

TO APPLY:

Mail your cover letter and resume and reference the Job #301002HJ to: SEG, Attn: Recruitment Specialist, 8900 Liberty Circle, Englewood, CO 80112; fax to (720) 852-5891; or apply on-line at www.starz.com. Drug test req'd of successful candidate. No Phone Calls Please. EOE.