About MUBI
MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. To make this possible, we create, curate, acquire and champion visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world. And we have a team of brilliant, ambitious and passionate individuals to help bring our mission to life. From London to New York, Istanbul to Paris, and Berlin to Mexico - we work together to realize MUBI’s vision.
That’s where you come in! Join our global team and help us make great cinema accessible to everyone, everywhere.
About the Role
Our newly established MUBI Italia office is looking for a Theatrical Sales Director to lead the commercial strategy for our theatrical releases in Italy. This role will be key to positioning titles in the market and enhancing the value of the release slate, with a specific focus on auteur cinema. Working within an independent, dynamic, and innovation-driven international environment in the film and cultural sector, you will collaborate closely with the Managing Director, the Italian team and the global network, helping to support the distribution and impact of our films within the Italian cinematic landscape.
Where you will have impact:
Plan and manage the theatrical line-up based on market trends and competitive context
Define and implement the sales & booking strategy for each release
Maintain direct relationships with exhibitors, including national, independent, and arthouse circuits
Negotiate and oversee rental agreements
Design and coordinate commercial initiatives (previews, special events, festival collaborations)
Organize and manage the commercial network across Italy
Maintain ongoing dialogue with the international team, sharing insights and reports
Support Administration and Finance in optimizing billing processes
What you will bring:
Previous experience in film distribution or theatrical booking
Excellent negotiation and relationship skills
Analytical mindset and strategic perspective
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Fluent in written and spoken English and Italian
Creative, collaborative and flexible approach, goal-oriented
We want to make cinema accessible to everyone. We believe people from different backgrounds bring different ideas that foster innovation and engagement, allowing us to attract great people to develop the best experience for our users.
MUBI is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means it's our responsibility to ensure that all candidates are not discriminated against in our hiring processes and our employment decisions based on their race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other applicable characteristic.
