Tour Merchandise Manager - Music Merch

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Tour Merchandise Manager in the vibrant live music industry. This interim role offers the chance to manage all aspects of touring merchandise, from budget production to logistics and stock management. You'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring that every detail is perfect for successful tours. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for problem-solving, this is your chance to shine in a leading global music merchandising company. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making your mark in the music world!

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage touring roster from club-sized tours to stadiums.
• Produce pre-tour budgets and manage active tours including logistics.
• Analyze data to develop product ranges based on artist and venue.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Calling immediately available Tour Merchandise Managers with a passion for live music! Fantastic new interim role to start asap and run for circa 12 months at this leading Global Music Merch! company. A solid understanding of the production and distribution process' for physical product is crucial along with a keen eye for data and detail and excellent communication and problem solving skills. Day to day duties will include:

• Front-to-end management of all aspects of the touring roster from club-sized tours to stadiums

• Produce pre-tour budgets for departmental approval showing profitability

• Day to day management of active tours including stock management, logistics and financial reporting

• Analyse data to help develop product ranges and sizes depending on the artist and venue

• Recruit and manage road staff and process POs for road wages and expenses

• Manage warehouse to ensure inventory is accurate for stock reconciliations

• Complete end-of-tour checks timely and accurately to settle with the artists within the agreed timeframe

• Be the tour merchandise point of contact for management, Promoters, Agents etc.

• Maintain administrative trackers and documents

Key Skills/Experience required:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage own workload

• Ability to work top deadlines and keep calm under pressure

• Excellent communication skills

• Solutions orientated with the ability to use initiative and solve problems

If the above sounds like you and you are available to start a new interim role within the next 2 weeks then hit that apply button now for immediate consideration.

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.