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LS Productions
Posted on February 17, 2023

Head of Commerical (Maternity Leave Cover)

HEAD OF COMMERCIAL (MATERNITY LEAVE COVER)

Are you looking for a leading role in a global production company? Look no further. We’re seeking a Head of Commercial as maternity leave cover for a period of 9 months, with possibility to extend.

OVERVIEW

As Head of Commercial (Maternity Leave Cover) at LS Productions you will be responsible for overseeing the Commercial stream and all its related projects across the UK and internationally. You will be the first point of contact for Commercial enquiries and will then decide to lead client comms or assign bids to other Producers, in collaboration with the Head of Production. You will oversee the team to develop, convert and lead business for all Commercial clients and ensure all productions are delivered on time and on budget while maintaining the highest standards.

 

You will lead the sales process for the Commercial stream. This will include business trips to meet clients and attendance at key events as determined with the Business Development team to build and retain a wide industry network to help develop a robust, future proof Commercial stream at LS Productions. This will be done in conjunction with our business development team to enable a rounded approach to pursuing and managing profitable new relationships, key accounts and repeat business opportunities for LS. As a stream leader, you will support the Director of Sales and Marketing to set the yearly stream forecast and lead the production team to achieve the forecast in collaboration with our business development team. You’ll report monthly to the Director of Sales and Marketing on sales activities and plan sales activations with the Business Development Manager. You may be required to attend Commercial shoots which are being led by other producers, in order to build and retain client relations.

 

As the Head of the Commercial stream, you will be responsible for leading the production team in the production process of such projects, helping them understand the creative & production brief and subsequently providing a detailed quote, converting the job, doing the production, and negotiating the final budget. On larger projects, you may be required to produce, and in this case, it will be your responsibility to bring together and lead the team, overseeing all vital elements for a successful shoot. On completion, you will reconcile the budget and send the final account to the client. You will work to our high standards throughout the process, ensuring compliance with our templates and procedures.

As a senior member of the production team, you will also be participating in building and training the production team as required as well as hiring any freelance staff. This will be done in conjunction with our Head of Production.

KEY SKILLS:

  • Expert knowledge of advertising production, especially bidding and APA
  • Well-connected and respected in the Commercial Production
  • Great organisational skills and the ability to
  • Experienced with leading a team, and of training more junior team
  • Have strong negotiation, budgeting and financial reporting
  • Maintain quality standards across the production of all creative
  • Proven experience of the sales processes and closing business
  • Ability to manage relationships proactively within and across teams, internally and externally.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication
  • Proactive and self-sufficient, managing your time
  • Ability to work alone, at a distance, but at the same time to be part of a wider
  • Flexible and able to handle stress and react quickly to clients’

OTHER SKILLS

You must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude with the ability to juggle multiple, often conflicting priorities. Excellent communication skills and time management are essential, and you must be able to work within a team and be good at problem solving whilst adapting to new situations and challenges.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build great working relationships with all departments.
  • Solid experience using IT systems, including GSuite and Microsoft
  • Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in the face of changing
  • Ability to prioritise work efficiently and meet
  • A commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion is

BENEFITS

  • 29 days paid annual leave, plus 3 ‘gifted’ holidays on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years day, plus a half day to celebrate your birthday!
  • A bank of 12 ‘Happiness Hours’ to take at your leisure throughout the
  • £300 every year to spend on your passion – whatever that might
  • Pensions scheme, cycle to work scheme, medical cash
  • An amazing Culture within LS Productions – we’re talking team days, bi-annual parties, Tattie Tuesdays, and the chance to be part of our amazing Culture Club.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Spill, a fantastic mental health support app.

REPORTING

You will report to the Head of Production, Emilie Dumas.

LOCATION

We are open to any location across the UK, with a preference to London or from our bases in Manchester and Edinburgh. We operate a hybrid working policy, but you will be required to work from the office, approximately 2 days a week. In addition you may be required to travel to our other offices for company wide meetings, and to set where needed, and expenses will be provided for this.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications should be submitted via the online form on LS Productions’ website by Friday March 17th 2023. Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. The application must contain:

  • Cover Letter (two pages maximum) addressing your suitability for the position and interest in working with LS Productions.
  • CV (including a list of your credits: brand / company / director / producer).
  • Salary
  • Where you heard about LS

SELECTION PROCESS

  • LS Productions is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and the crew we engage. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our Company is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result.
  • Applications will be shortlisted and only candidates who appear to be suitable will be called for an interview.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Starting date: Monday 1st May
  • Contract duration: 9 months with possibility to extend, fixed term contract as a maternity leave cover, full time.
  • Remuneration: Negotiable based on
  • Location: UK, preference for London or Manchester & Edinburgh

** Deadline Friday 17th March 2023 **

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