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Associate Manager, Business Development

CJ 4DPLEX, Burbank, CA, United States


Associate Manager, Business Development
CJ 4DPLEX America is seeking an Associate Manager, Business Development to support the continued expansion of

SCREENX

and

4DX , two of the most immersive and fastest‑growing premium film formats in the global exhibition industry.

Based in

Burbank , this role plays a key part in driving business growth across

North and Latin America

by supporting new exhibitor relationships, expanding existing partnerships, and managing cross‑functional initiatives with internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional ready to take on greater ownership, project leadership, and client engagement within a fast‑growing entertainment technology company.

Roles and Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales Support

Research and analyze new and existing exhibitor accounts to support sales and expansion initiatives

Identify, evaluate, and assess new sites suitable for

4DX

and

SCREENX

installations, including market conditions, box office performance, demographics, and consumer spending trends

Monitor industry trends and proactively identify new business opportunities across North and Latin America

Support outreach efforts with existing and prospective exhibitors to build relationships, advance discussions, and help move deals forward

Develop compelling business presentations and pitch materials for internal and external meetings

Project Management & Cross‑Functional Leadership

Serve as a key liaison between Business Development and Technical teams as project ownership increases

Manage projects end to end—from planning through execution—ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery

Coordinate meetings and communications among exhibitors, partners, internal teams, and senior leadership

Process Improvement & Reporting

Audit and enhance existing trackers, templates, and tools to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and increase automation

Build dashboards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve visibility, reduce handoffs, and minimize errors across teams

Create weekly and quarterly sales forecast reports to provide pipeline visibility and reduce reporting inaccuracies

Prepare recurring reports, including monthly targets and new business opening updates, for senior management

Operational & Administrative Support

Assist with planning and coordination of industry trade shows and events

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field

5+ years of experience in business development, sales operations, consulting, or the entertainment/exhibition industry

Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail with a process‑driven, analytical mindset

Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external partners

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Tableau, Teams); experience with dashboards or CRM systems preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ROI analysis, forecasting, or pipeline management

Familiarity with cinema exhibition, premium film formats, or location‑based entertainment

Working knowledge of CRM, project management, or analytics tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, Asana)

Intermediate to fluent Korean or Spanish language is a plus

ABOUT CJ 4DPLEX
CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next‑generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing and Japan. The company has created innovative film technologies for cinemas worldwide that include

SCREENX

and

4DX , for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible. CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media).

SCREENX

is the world’s first multi‑projection cinema with an immersive 270‑degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are close to 500 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX

provides moviegoers with a multi‑sensory cinema‑going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on‑screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion‑based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are close to 800 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 67 countries.

CJ 4DPLEX America is an E-Verify employer.

Job Type: Full‑time

Compensation ranges from $72,000 to $95,000. 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.

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