Permanent - Distribution and Partnerships Manager CANAL+ Belgium

About CANAL+Group

Founded as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ is now a global media and entertainment company. On 22 September 2025, CANAL+ confirmed it is in effective control of MultiChoice Group and beginning the integration process. MultiChoice is Africa’s leading entertainment platform, offering a wide range of products and services, including DStv, GOtv, Showmax, M-Net, SuperSport, Irdeto, and KingMakers. Together, the new combined group has 40 million subscribers worldwide, operates in over 70 countries and has approximately 17,000 employees.

CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation. It is home to STUDIOCANAL, a leading film and television studio with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetization; CANAL+ Distribution, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; and telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories.

CANAL+ also has significant equity stakes in Viaplay (the Pay-TV leader in Scandinavia) and Viu (a leading OTT platform in Southern Asia).

Accelerate Growth Through Strategic Partnerships

At CANAL+ Belgium, we are launching a completely new offer with entertainment and premium sports and we want to expand the reach of our offerings through innovative distribution models and high-impact commercial partnerships. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially driven Distribution & Partnerships Manager to identify new growth opportunities, build strategic alliances, and develop distribution channels that accelerate subscriber acquisition and brand visibility.

This role sits at the crossroads of business development, partnership management, and commercial strategy. You will be responsible for growing the CANAL+ subscriber base through partnerships while serving as the primary point of contact for our existing commercial partners.

Your mission

As Distribution & Partnerships Manager, you will develop and execute the strategy that expands the reach of CANAL+ through both traditional and emerging distribution channels.

Business Development & Distribution

· Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships that drive subscriber acquisition and revenue growth.

· Develop relationships with leading companies across sectors such as banking, energy, telecommunications, retail, digital services, and lifestyle.

· Co-define and execute the local distribution strategy across key channels and platforms.

· Build innovative commercial propositions and co-marketing initiatives that create value for both CANAL+ and its partners.

· Monitor market trends and competitive developments to identify new growth opportunities.

Partner Management

· Act as the primary point of contact for strategic commercial partners.

· Build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

· Coordinate internal teams to ensure the successful implementation and execution of partnership agreements.

· Lead business reviews, monitor contractual commitments, and identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships.

Performance & Growth

· Track partnership performance against acquisition, engagement, revenue, and profitability targets.

· Develop business cases and recommendations to support future growth initiatives.

· Contribute directly to the subscriber growth and commercial success of CANAL+ Belgium.

What You Bring

We are looking for a commercially minded business developer with strong relationship management skills and a proven ability to create growth through partnerships.

Experience & Qualifications

· Degree in Business, Marketing, Commercial Management, Media, Communications, or a related field.

· Proven experience in business development, strategic partnerships, account management, distribution, or commercial negotiations.

· Experience in media, entertainment, telecommunications, digital platforms, subscription businesses, or financial services is essential.

· Strong track record of negotiating and managing commercial agreements that deliver measurable results.

· Ability to influence and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.

· Fluency in Dutch, French, and English.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

· Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and highly autonomous.

· Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

· Relationship builder with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

· Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

· Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

· Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Why Join CANAL+ Belgium?

Joining CANAL+ Belgium means becoming part of an international media and entertainment group that is continuously redefining how audiences experience content. You will have the opportunity to shape the

perception of a powerful global brand in Belgium, influence strategic decisions at leadership level, and make a tangible impact on the CANAL+ launch in Belgium and drive market visibility and business growth in a rapidly evolving market.