General Summary
The job’s primary purpose and overall scope of responsibility.
INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND :
- The transactional business—Electronic Sell-Through (EST) and Video On Demand (VOD) —is a core pillar of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s (SPE) digital distribution strategy, providing consumers with access to our film and television content across platforms and devices.
- As the digital landscape continues to evolve, a key priority is maximizing transactional revenue across the Americas —the U.S., Canada, and Latin America—by adapting to market shifts, strengthening partnerships with global and local retailers, and identifying new areas for growth.
- We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and commercially driven Vice President, Americas Transactional to lead this critical business segment. The role will include :
- Direct leadership of the U.S. transactional business , the largest global market
- Dotted-line oversight of Canada and Latin America , working closely with local and regional teams
- Cross-regional collaboration with EMEA and APAC transactional leads to align global strategy and execution
- This is a high-visibility leadership role with direct reports, operating within a matrixed, global structure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
U.S. Home Entertainment Leadership
Set the strategic vision for the U.S. transactional business, championing a best-in-class, insight-led approachOversee pricing, promotions, windowing, and retail partner negotiations to drive revenue and shareLead initiatives such as SVOD / transactional optimization, Premium Window Optimization, and catalogue growth, in partnership with Product Planning Center of Excellence, Client Services, Marketing, and Sales PlanningPartner with Product Planning, Analytical, and Insights teams to enable data-led decision-making and performance trackingMaintain strong industry awareness to drive innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. marketRegional Leadership & Collaboration (Canada & Latin America)
Provide strategic direction and leadership to regional transactional teams via dotted-line managementEnsure alignment of Canada and Latin America strategies with broader Americas and global objectivesPromote collaboration, share best practices, and support performance delivery across regional marketsLeverage local market insights to inform broader strategy and support territory-specific needsAccount Management
Lead the execution of global transactional account strategies across the Americas , working in partnership with SPE’s Global Account leads (e.g., Amazon, Google / YouTube, Apple, Microsoft)Own U.S. commercial negotiations and relationships with global digital retail partners, ensuring alignment with global terms and maximizing regional opportunitiesFor Canada and Latin America , ensure effective implementation of global deals , supporting local execution and performance deliveryProvide guidance on retail planning, pricing, and marketing activations across the Americas for global accountsCross-Regional & Global Collaboration
Collaborate actively with EMEA and APAC transactional leads to align global strategies and share market insightsEnsure global initiatives are effectively localized for the Americas, and advocate for regional needs in global forumsChampion consistent approaches to operations, reporting, and strategic planning across regionsBudget & Performance Management
Own Commercial Team inputs for U.S. transactional budget, including forecasting, planning, and performance deliverySupport Canada and Latin America in budget planning and tracking, providing guidance and oversightDrive a high-performance culture with clear KPIs, accountability, and regular performance reviewsPartner & Retailer Management
Serve as the senior commercial lead for U.S. digital retail partners, leading key negotiations and joint business planningSupport strategic relationships with retailers across Canada and Latin America in collaboration with local teamsEnsure consistent communication and knowledge sharing across the Americas retail landscapeRepresent SPE externally as the face of the Americas transactional businessPeople Leadership
Empower, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Champion organizational alignment with global priorities and embed a “Challenger mindset” across the team.Actively manage team performance and uphold best-in-industry standards, celebrate success, and support professional growth across the organizationBe a leader in supporting and driving organizational alignment in line with worldwide priorities and thinkingJob Requirements
The level of education, experience, specialized knowledge or skills, and competencies necessary to perform the duties of the job.
Experience :
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in digital transactional business, home entertainment, or related industries, with at least 5–7 years in senior leadership roles managing teams and complex stakeholder relationshipsMBA strongly preferred.Experience working across multiple territories or regions is a strong plus.Knowledge :
Deep expertise in the digital transactional (EST / VOD) business; recognized subject matter expertConsumer-focused and commercially driven, with strong digital retail acumenProven track record leading operations that deliver transformational growthSkilled in managing cross-functional and virtual teams, with cultural fluency; Spanish or Portuguese a strong plusDigitally fluent with a bias for innovation and changeHighly analytical and financially literate, adept at data-driven decision-makingStrategic thinker with consistent execution and results deliveryCollaborative and intellectually agile, able to influence across functions and levelsSkills / Abilities :
Demonstrated leadership in transactional sales, home entertainment, and commercial strategyProven people manager who builds and develops high-performing teamsExcellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skillsStrong relationship builder with studio peers and global retail partnersProficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experienced working with analytics and finance teams for actionable insightsHighly organized and adaptable, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentEntrepreneurial mindset with strong process orientation and attention to detailPassion for film and television contentWillingness to travel as needed#J-18808-Ljbffr