Assistant Manager, Label & Retail Marketing

Sony Music Careers - Asia & Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent music distributor seeks to hire a manager to oversee day-to-day activities for key distributed labels. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about the digital retail landscape, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be passionate about music distribution in the Arabic market. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with music clients and partners to support and promote their content effectively.

Benefits

Investment in professional growth

Modern office environment

Opportunity for impact on diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience within a label or distribution system.
• High level of knowledge with digital retail outlets.
• Experience with digital music platforms and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with distributed music and video clients.
• Manage release processing logistics within The Orchard’s distribution system.
• Provide customer service and support for distributed clients.

Skills

Passion for music distribution

Knowledge of digital retail platforms

Technical capabilities

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication in Arabic and English

Job description

This position will manage the day to day activities for key distributed labels, working alongside label clients to develop artists and promote content at the industry's leading independent music distributor and label services company. The candidate must be Dubai based and have strong passion for and knowledge of the music distribution scene and the independent cross-genre music market, an understanding of digital retail platforms, release requirements and opportunities, a creative spirit, and solid technical capabilities.

What you'll do:

• Maintain day to day relationships with distributed music and video clients.
• Manage release processing logistics within The Orchard’s distribution system for digital music and video formats
• Provide customer service and support for distributed clients in adopting The Orchard’s proprietary client tools and technology
• Maintain close relationships with retail partners to secure promotional opportunities
• Manage assigned label’s digital product logistics and operations, ensuring digital content is delivered in a timely manner and to required specifications using Orchard technology systems
• Ensure the global sales and marketing organization has all assets to properly solicit and market priority releases.
• Liaise with local retail and represent the full Orchard’s distributed content base and priority releases outside of assigned roster in support of The Orchards sales efforts.
• Drive product adoption of The Orchards tools and services across the client base.

Who you are:

• 5 years’ experience within a label or distribution system working with labels or artists.
• High level of knowledge with digital retail outlets, release timelines, and marketing opportunities
• Knowledge of social marketing, online video platforms, digital advertising, and online promotional outlets
• High level of awareness and passion for local independent labels,artistsand the Arabic music scene
• Supreme organizational skills + written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
• You are relationship-driven with a creative and analytical mind, with the ability to work proactivelyand autonomously.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and follow-through skills required.
• Experience with digital music platforms and digital music best practices.

What we give you:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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