Associate, Business Development

JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ABOUT THE ROLE CJ 4DPLEX is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and analytical Associate, Business Development to support the continued growth of our premium cinema formats, SCREENX and 4DX, across the U.S. domestic exhibition market. This position will work closely with the Business Development team and cross-functional departments to identify new business opportunities, develop and track proposals, analyze market and box office performance, coordinate projects, and support relationships with both prospective and existing exhibition partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to build a career in business development within the entertainment and theatrical exhibition industry while joining a fast-growing, dynamic global company. Key Responsibilities: * Market Mapping & Territory Analysis: Manage and maintain ESRI mapping tools and databases used to evaluate potential SCREENX and 4DX locations, market coverage, competitive positioning, and expansion opportunities. * Proposal Development & Tracking: Assist in developing business proposals for prospective and existing exhibition partners and maintain accurate tracking of proposals, deal status, key terms, and next steps. * Client & Market Research: Conduct research on prospective partners, theatre circuits, individual locations, competitive premium formats, market dynamics, and other business development opportunities. * Box Office & Performance Analysis: Analyze box office, attendance, ticket pricing, theatre performance, and other relevant data to support sales presentations, proposals, negotiations, and expansion strategies. * Deal Documentation: Support the preparation, organization, and tracking of deal documentation, including proposals, term sheets, agreements, approvals, and related materials. * Internal Reporting: Prepare recurring and ad hoc business development reports, pipeline updates, performance analyses, presentations, and other materials for management and corporate leadership. * Project Coordination: Coordinate with internal departments including Project Management, Operations, Technology, Finance, Marketing, and Content to help move new SCREENX and 4DX projects from initial opportunity through execution and opening. * Trade Shows & Industry Events: Support the Business Development team at major industry trade shows, conferences, client meetings, and events, including meeting coordination, presentation materials, scheduling, and follow-up. * Partner Support: Provide ongoing support related to both new and existing exhibitor relationships, helping ensure timely communication, follow-up, and coordination of business priorities. * Business Development Administration: Provide day-to-day organizational and administrative support to the Business Development team, including maintaining databases, schedules, documents, presentations, and other materials necessary to manage a growing pipeline of opportunities.  Knowledge and Skills:  * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, Entertainment/Media, or a related field preferred. * 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in business development, sales, entertainment, media, analytics, or a related field preferred. * Strong analytical skills and comfort working with box office, financial, market, and performance data. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. * Experience with ESRI/ArcGIS or other mapping and geographic analysis platforms is strongly preferred. * Excellent organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * High attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to collaborate across departments and interact professionally with senior executives and external business partners. * Interest in the theatrical exhibition, entertainment, and premium cinema industries. * Ability to travel periodically to industry trade shows, client meetings, and other business events. About CJ 4DPLEX CJ 4DPLEX is a subsidiary of CJ Group, a global leader in culture, entertainment, and lifestyle. Headquartered in Seoul with a strong presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and Asia, CJ 4DPLEX develops innovative cinema technologies that transform the moviegoing experience. We partner with the world’s leading studios and exhibitors to deliver immersive formats such as SCREENX, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX—bringing audiences closer to the action through cutting-edge storytelling experiences. Our global footprint continues to grow as we work to make immersive cinema a new standard across markets. SCREENX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema platform, expanding movies beyond the traditional screen onto the side walls of the theater, creating a panoramic, immersive environment that places audiences at the center of the story. 4DX enhances the viewing experience through motion-enabled seats and a variety of environmental effects—including wind, water, scent, vibration, and lighting—synchronized with on-screen action to deliver a fully immersive, multi-sensory cinematic experience. At CJ 4DPLEX, we are driven by innovation, creativity, and a passion for redefining how audiences experience film. [NOTICE: Fraudulent Recruitment Offers] Recruitment fraud is on the rise and affecting a number of companies, including CJ 4DPLEX America and its affiliates. What is recruitment fraud? It is a sophisticated scam that offers fake job opportunities to job seekers. It has been brought to our attention that fake/scam job offers have been circulated by certain individuals or organizations claiming to represent CJ 4DPLEX America, its affiliates, partners, and/or brands. These scammers may try to obtain financial information, payment for job offers, or other personal information through various methods such as email, text message, or social media. In order to identify recruitment fraud, please note that CJ 4DPLEX America and its affiliates: * NEVER conduct phone interviews via WhatsApp or other direct messaging platforms * NEVER send job offers from free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Zoho, etc. * NEVER request payment, fees, reimbursement, or other monetary compensation from prospective candidates for employment * NEVER request that prospective candidates purchase their own equipment or tools * ONLY respond from an official cj.net email address * ALWAYS make direct offers of employment and not through third parties CJ 4DPLEX America is not responsible for any fraudulent offers. If a suspicious offer or contact has been received, we ask that you contact us via the email. We cooperate with all relevant law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action as necessary. You may also contact the FTC or the FBI to report recruitment fraud directly. CJ 4DPLEX America is an E-Verify employer. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf Job Type: Full-time Compensation ranges from $ 52,000 to $ 73,000. We adhere to all applicable local laws regarding salary transparency and disclose ranges where legally required. The final offer will depend on a variety of factors including market conditions, candidate experience, internal equity, and other relevant considerations. Offers at the top end of the range are uncommon.