Aardman
Sales Executive: Content Distribution and Games Licensing
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Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 18 months fixed term
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9.30am – 6pm
Salary: depending on experience
Location: Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, Hybrid working with a minimum 3 days in the office
The Department:
Aardman’s Brands & Licensing division spearheads the licensing, content distribution, brand development and management of Aardman’s portfolio of brands and Studio Services, balancing both creative integrity and commercial opportunities.
The Role:
Working in the Distribution team, you’ll help sell Aardman’s new and existing content, alongside third-party productions, across all rights in Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics, Africa, Greece, Turkey, Israel, India, Kazakhstan, and Free TV in Austria and German-speaking Switzerland.
You’ll be the key contact for our games licensing clients, whether working directly with licensees or through licensing agents. You’ll also help lead internal projects for licensed games featuring Aardman IP, working closely with colleagues to bring these opportunities to life.
The Candidate:
- At least two years’ experience in a content distribution and/or licensing team
- Good knowledge of children’s media and distribution
- Previous attendance at major TV markets is preferred
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We’re looking for a self-motivated team player who can take initiative. Excellent organisational skills and client management experience are required, along with a good understanding of accounts. Foreign language skills would be an advantage.
For a full role profile and to apply, please go to: https://jobs.aardman.com/vacancies/296/sales-executive-content-distribution-and-games-licensing.html
Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter.
Closing Date for applications is: 5pm, Friday 7th August 2026
About Aardman:
Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games, and interactive entertainment.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.
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In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs. We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
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