Director / Senior Agent - Commercial Music

Handle Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading artist and project management agency in London is seeking a Director / Senior Agent to lead a new commercial music division. This role involves managing artist rosters, negotiating contracts, and cultivating industry relationships. The ideal candidate has proven success in the music industry and strong negotiation skills. Join an ambitious team and contribute to shaping the division's vision and growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a senior agent, manager or director in commercial music.
• Strong network across the music industry and excellent negotiation skills.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to launch and lead a new division.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a roster of leading and emerging commercial music artists.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee career strategies spanning live, recording, brand and media opportunities.
• Develop the division's vision and growth strategy in alignment with the wider agency.
• Cultivate strong relationships with promoters, venues, labels, brands and media.
• Act as an ambassador for the company in the global music industry.

Skills

Senior agent experience

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Director / Senior Agent - Commercial Music

London/Hybrid

Competitive Salary

We are thrilled to be partnering with an award-winning international artist and project management agency with a global presence. Known for innovation and excellence across music, our client are now launching a brand new division and looking for a dynamic leader to shape and grow it.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of an ambitious and exciting expansion and you could play an integral role in shaping it!

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a roster of leading and emerging commercial music artists.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee career strategies spanning live, recording, brand and media opportunities.
• Develop the division's vision and growth strategy in alignment with the wider agency.
• Cultivate strong relationships with promoters, venues, labels, brands and media.
• Act as an ambassador for the company in the global music industry.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a senior agent, manager or director in commercial music.
• Strong network across the music industry and excellent negotiation skills.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to launch and lead a new division.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to travel internationally.

How to apply

This is a unique chance to make your mark by creating and leading a new commercial music division within a globally respected agency. To apply, or find out more, contact [e-mail]

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.