Moutiha Khalil
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Marketing and Sales Professional | Driving Success in the Entertainment Industry: Movies ,TV and Events.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager
One Events and Experiences
10.2023 - Current
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understand their goals, objectives and expectations for events and exhibitions
- Pitch services and close new deals with existing clients
- Monitor projects progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that the project stays on schedule and within budget
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to ensure successful implementation and execution of the project
- Managed all aspects of events from pre-planning to post-event activities.
Sales & Distribution Manager
Majid Al Futtaim – Warner Bros & Universal distribution
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed all aspects of film distribution from release dates and budgeting to negotiating exhibition terms
- Developed and managed key relationships with Exhibitor programming team/ cinema managers
- Provided insights, analysis on market trends in the region, to identify new opportunities and ensure our film bookings
- Negotiated film bookings to optimize in- cinema exposure to maximise revenue potentials
- Oversaw logistics team, worked closely with technical team to plan distribution, and ensure all materials reach their destination ahead of schedule
- Forecasted and reported weekly film performance, opening box office and full run
- Worked closely with marketing to identify the optimal quantity and type of in- cinema advertising materials and ensured optimal placement of all materials in cinema (trailers, posters, custom installations etc..) Reviewed trailers subtitles to ensure proper fit to the region.
Marketing Manager
Italia film – Disney movies distribution
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed and managed Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucas studios releases marketing plans
- Regular collaboration with global partners pertaining to potential tie-ups & partnerships on Disney releases in UAE & region
- Provided Disney Studios with insights in macro-economic landscape, competitive environment, consumer, and industry trends as well as an insight pertaining to local content
- Arranged in-theatre material, branding & other on-site activations as per the guidelines and asset procedures of Disney.
Sales Planning & Administrative Assistant
Sony Pictures Television
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Coordinated and Planned sales & marketing campaign prior to movies releases
- Organized and prepared Dubai Screenings in a timely manner to boost the sales
- Coordinated & planned monthly, quarterly and yearly budget
- Processed all payments and expenses on system
- Handled all finance related operations
- Booked flights, hotels, and meetings during screenings in LA and Cannes
- Ran renewals for Licenses, Leases, visas, residencies and insurances
- Booked and coordinating all the meeting during Executives visits
- Followed up on countersigned agreements internally to increase efficiency in respecting servicing and payment deadlines.
Customer Service/coordinator
Silkor
12.2013 - 03.2015
Education
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma - Art/Art Studies, General
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon01.2009
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Lead Development
- Complaint Management
- Partnership Development
- Marketing Campaign Development
- Creative Direction
- Marketing Campaigns
- Strategic Planning
- PeopleSoft
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Cross-Functional Teams Leadership
- Project Management
- Task Prioritization
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Certification
Digital Marketing
Timeline
Account Manager
One Events and Experiences
10.2023 - Current
Sales & Distribution Manager
Majid Al Futtaim – Warner Bros & Universal distribution
08.2022 - 06.2023
Marketing Manager
Italia film – Disney movies distribution
06.2018 - 07.2022
Sales Planning & Administrative Assistant
Sony Pictures Television
04.2015 - 02.2018
Customer Service/coordinator
Silkor
12.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma - Art/Art Studies, General
Lebanese University
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