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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.
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About the Role:
The Director, Theatre Business Development drives IMAX’s global growth by identifying, evaluating, and securing new theatre partnerships. This role leads financial and strategic analyses to build compelling business cases, negotiates partnership agreements, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate combines deep financial acumen, commercial savvy, and relationship-building skills to advance IMAX’s footprint in key markets worldwide.
What you’ll do:
Lead the development of business cases and financial models supporting IMAX’s theatre expansion strategy.
Conduct detailed market, client, and location analyses to assess financial viability, ROI, and strategic fit for new opportunities.
Partner with regional sales teams to progress prospects through the pipeline—supporting negotiations, presentations, and deal structuring.
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Theatre Development to ensure alignment on deal terms, compliance, and execution timelines.
Present investment recommendations to senior executives, articulating financial rationale, risks, and potential impact on the IMAX brand.
Monitor global theatre performance and provide data-driven insights to refine growth strategy and identify new opportunities.
Drive process improvements, sales tools, and reporting frameworks that enhance forecasting, pipeline visibility, and decision-making.
Represent IMAX at key client meetings, trade shows, and industry events to strengthen relationships and identify potential partners.
Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives, partnerships, and market entry plans in collaboration with global business leaders.
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
10+ years of experience in business development, corporate finance, or strategic partnerships—ideally within entertainment, technology, or media.
Proven success in developing and closing complex commercial deals with executive stakeholders.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Experience managing global markets and working across time zones.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience an asset.
Flexibility for international travel (15–25%)
Position Status:
New RoleThis job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :
$116,060.00 / 116.060,00$ - $145,076.00 / 145.076,00$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’équité interne et de l’emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s’appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable). / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.
