About this role
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.