Business Development Manager | Music Marketing

Hyered; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyered in London is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition in the music marketing space. You’ll identify opportunities, manage a robust pipeline and close deals with labels, artists and management teams.

Working with the marketing team, you will craft tailored proposals and campaigns while building long-term relationships. This hybrid role offers growth as the company expands and revenue targets are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within music marketing, digital marketing, distribution or label services.
• Established network across record labels, artist management or artist teams.
• Confident communicator who can influence decision-makers and build relationships.
• Commercially minded with pipeline management and revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across record labels, artists, management companies and wider music industry contacts.
• Build and manage your own sales pipeline, from outreach through pitching, negotiation and closing.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers across labels, artist management and artist teams.
• Lead discovery calls and deliver pitches tailored to client needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing to craft tailored proposals and campaigns.
• Take ownership of sales targets and grow earnings as the business expands.

Skills

Business development

Music marketing

Sales pipeline management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Understanding metrics

Job description

Business Development Manager | Music Marketing

London / Hybrid

We're working with a growing music and entertainment company looking to strengthen its commercial team with a Business Development Manager.

A top opportunity to join an ambitious business with an established offering, strong demand for its services and big plans for growth. You'll play a key role in bringing new clients on board, building long-term relationships and driving revenue across the music industry.

The Role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across record labels, artists, management companies and wider music industry contacts.
• Build and manage your own sales pipeline, from initial outreach and networking through to pitching, negotiation and closing.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers across labels, artist management and artist teams.
• Lead discovery calls and deliver compelling pitches, understanding each client's needs and how the business can support their objectives.
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop tailored proposals and campaigns.
• Take ownership of your sales targets, with the opportunity to build a valuable client portfolio and grow your earnings as the business expands.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business development or sales within music marketing, digital marketing, distribution or label services.
• An established network of contacts across record labels, artist management or artist teams.
• A confident communicator who can build credibility, influence decision-makers and develop lasting relationships.
• Commercially minded, with experience managing a pipeline, closing deals and working towards revenue targets.
• An understanding of music marketing and the key metrics that drive successful campaigns.
• Someone personable, proactive and motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business.