International sales manager, NT Live

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10 Feb 2026

Salary: £40,000

Location: London

Reporting to: Head of Marketing & Distribution, NT Live and NT Collection

Help take world-class theatre to screens worldwide, leading international sales and distribution with a focus on the US market.

The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home.

We are looking for an International Sales Manager to join the National Theatre's NT Live team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the event cinema industry, where stage meets screen. The International Sales Manager is responsible for managing and developing National Theatre Live’s international sales and distribution activity, with a particular focus on driving growth within the US market.The role ensures the effective delivery of content to international partners and venues, maintains strong distributor relationships, and supports the smooth transition of distribution operations during a key period of organisational change.

Working closely with teams across distribution, marketing, and finance, the International Sales Manager drives market growth internationally and ensures that all screenings are delivered to the highest technical and operational standards. Through proactive relationship management, strategic planning, and clear communication, the role contributes directly to expanding National Theatre Live’s international reach and revenue.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Experience and demonstrable knowledge of international film sales and distribution
• Experience of managing a team across multiple departments
• Knowledge of dealing with theatrical sales and contractual negotiations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting, pitching and negotiating
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to work with a proactive attitude

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.