Trade Marketing Manager - FTC

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Universal Pictures International (UPI) is the International Distribution and Marketing division for Universal Pictures. In the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and China, UPI directly markets and distributes movies through its local offices, creating campaigns and release strategies that respond to the culture and market behaviour of those territories. In other parts of the world, UPI partners with Paramount and Sony in the distribution of all three companies’ films. Universal Pictures is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

This role is a maternity leave cover starting in July 2026 and offers a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of cinema marketing — collaborating closely with creative, marketing, media, sales teams, and cinema partners to ensure our films truly shine in‑theater.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bring film campaigns to life in cinemas

You’ll take ownership of the operational execution of in‑theater and front‑of‑house (FOH) campaigns, ensuring flawless coordination and visibility across cinema circuits:

• Coordinate in‑theater campaigns with marketing teams, cinema agencies, and the internal media agency
• Manage “préventif” in‑theater campaigns in collaboration with advertising agencies and exhibitors
• Oversee the rollout and installation of film materials in cinemas, acting as a key point of contact for exhibitors

Build strong operational partnerships with exhibitors

You’ll be a trusted operational partner for cinema networks, managing:

• Booking processes, equipment approvals, and implementation tracking
• On‑site follow‑ups and operational reporting

Collaborate cross‑functionally and manage logistics

Working closely with internal teams, you will:

• Partner with the creative team to ensure assets are delivered on time and in the correct formats
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on special in‑cinema events
• Coordinate with cinemas and warehouses to manage printed in‑cinema materials and logistics

Own budgets, reporting, and optimization

You’ll ensure campaigns are delivered efficiently and transparently by:

• Managing the operational budget for in‑theater campaigns
• Handling administrative follow‑up (POs, invoicing, budget tracking)
• Reviewing purchasing campaigns and sharing optimization recommendations
• Preparing clear and insightful campaign reporting decks

Shape and elevate B2B communication

In addition to campaign operations, you will:

• Manage digital B2B communication materials and channels
• Coordinate and support B2B trade shows and industry events

We’re looking for someone who combines operational excellence with a collaborative mindset:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, solution‑oriented approach and confidence in anticipating operational needs
• Knowledge of the French theatrical exhibition market, including key players and industry dynamics
• Hands‑on experience working with cinema exhibitors and cinema advertising agencies — this is a core requirement
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Fluency in English is essential (C1), as is French (C2)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].