General Manager 0799

THE MUSIC MARKET; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dance music management company is seeking a General Manager to oversee business strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in senior management within the music industry, experience in artist development, and robust business acumen. The role offers a hybrid working structure, providing flexibility while driving successful strategies for artist and label management.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership within the music or entertainment business essential.
• Understanding of artist development and music marketing.
• Confident in using financial data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement business strategy and operational functions.
• Spearhead strategy for record label operations.
• Manage internal staff and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Business acumen

Education

Proven track record in senior management

Job description

Our client, a leading dance music management company, is seeking a General Manager to oversee and implement business strategy and daily operational functions. The role offers a hybrid working structure of two days a week WFH.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Providing comprehensive oversight of the artist management business.

· Spearheading strategy for the record label operations.

· Collaborating with the CEO on strategic development for the company’s labels.

· Working closely with the label manager on strategy. · Ensuring effective allocation of resources across the artists and projects.

· Using data to inform prioritisation of artists to identify areas of stagnation across the roster.

· Overseeing the company’s key business for successful content monetisation, YouTube, DSPs, release strategies, partnerships, and touring.

· Supervising high-level execution of label releases across labels.

· Ensuring business goals remain aligned with the day-to-day managers’ activities.

· Managing internal staff and foster a culture of accountability.

· Implementing business systems and structures.

· Setting quarterly team targets and accountability frameworks.

· Supporting with HR needs, leading recruitment.

· Working with the accounts team for payroll and legal, for employment contracts. · Reviewing cash flow and P&L reports quarterly.

· Identifying areas for investment and reducing waste within the business.

· Working with the CEO and accounts team on investment decisions, budget allocation, and long-term financial planning.

Requirements:

· Proven track record in a senior management or operational leadership role within the music or entertainment business essential.

· Understanding of artist development, music marketing, and monetisation of channels.

· Robust business acumen and confident working in an entrepreneurial environment.

· Experience leading teams and delivering results.

· Confident using financial data and performance metrics.

· Familiarity with music distribution, label structures and digital content ecosystems.

· Problem solving abilities.

· Strong organisational skills.

· Willing to work in a collaborative environment.

Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.