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About the company
www.locationhq.co.uk
Location HQ is the result of decades of experience seeking out some of the most iconic Locations in film and events. It’s what we do, and what we love.
Our film credits include ‘The Batman’, ‘Jurassic World’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘World War Z’, ‘Les Misérables’, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, ‘Thor’, ‘Prometheus’, ‘Captain America’, ‘X-Men’, ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’, ‘Ra.One’, ‘The BFG’ and ‘The King’s Speech’. To mention just a few. We have helped organise some of the largest shots in London’s film history helping close Whitehall, Westminster Bridge and Piccadilly Circus from both Bond villains, alien invasions and zombie attacks. Our commercial credits include Nike, Adidas, Land Rover, Mazda, Alfa Romeo, Coca-Cola, Sky, Kellogg’s, KFC, McDonald’s, and Nokia. Our events credits include events for Suzuki, Orange, Nokia, and various Secret Cinemas over the years. We are very proud of our credits and the part we have played in their success.
Our Founder, Philip Lobban, is one of the British film industry’s leading Location Scouts. Over many years he has worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest Directors; Steven Spielberg, Joss Whedon, Sam Mendes, Tom Hooper, Woody Allen, Michael Bay, Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, Kenneth Branagh and Martin Scorsese. He has also worked with many incredible creative talents from around the world on music videos, commercials, stills and events. He helps lead a team of highly motivated location experts who are known for their discretion, efficiency, and ability to deliver results on time, every time.
Job Description
You will be responsible for selecting high-quality location options for our customers to satisfy the industry’s constant demand for locations for filming, whilst being the liaison point between our customers and location members for filming.
We are seeking a charismatic, pragmatic and highly articulate person to drive the company forward. The level of revenue generated for the productions you confirm will be the measure of your success and provide you with an uncapped bonus each month. You will liaise with customers and location members, to bring both location members and filming productions together. This is achieved by responding to brief requests from productions and effectively presenting filming options for them, using our online database.
As the first point of contact you will utilise exceptional customer service, negotiation, and organisational skills, to finalise the hire of a location for filming purposes.
We are looking for a new addition to the team who possesses the determination, ambition, and single-mindedness necessary to close the deal. Where necessary, sign off contracts, logistics, invoices, in addition to negotiating terms and conditions between both parties. Collaborate with the team to maximise the number of relevant options and increase the conversion rates while tenaciously following up all enquiry leads.
Summary of skills needed
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent English both written and verbal
- Excellent hardware and software skills a must
- Charm and Charisma
- A strong photographic visual ability
- Solid basic maths ability
- Great organisational skills
- An ability to handle multiple balls in the air simultaneously
- Friendly and confident phone manner. Not scared of the phone
- Film makers can be high energy, you must be tough
- Superb negotiation skills
- An ability to close the deal
- Passionate about locations, be those landscapes or buildings
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Problem solving and solution finding
- A smart peace maker not a rabble rouser
- Confidentiality
- Able to learn and utilise new IT platforms quickly and efficiently/experienced using basic software i.e., Excel,Word, Outlook, One drive, CRMs
- Ability to hit targets
- Ability to remain calm and logical under pressure
- A proactive approach
- Enthusiasm and positive mindset
- Persistence
- Pragmatism
- Attention to detail
- Great multi-tasking skills
- Self-motivation
Education
Degree: Preferred but not essential. Should you not have a degree you will have to show relevant experience, that you can stick with something and produce good results.A certificate showing English proficiency.
Experience
The role is part sales, part logistical and part business development. We are, however, looking for someone with success in previous enterprises or a talented fresher.
- A background in making money for an organisation.
- Experience in problem-solving.
- Experience in working in tough, fast-paced environments.
Next steps
If you feel you are the perfect candidate, then please email your CV and an explanation of why you feel that you are ideal for the role to Sharon Sheehan at [email protected]
We look forward to meeting you.
The Location HQ Team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹45,000.00 – ₹75,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- UK shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Application Question(s):
- Willing to work from Dehradun?
Experience:
- sales or business development: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
