Artist Services Sales Associate / A&R

Mind of a Genius Records; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mind of a Genius is seeking a part-time A&R / Artist Services Sales Associate who talks directly with artists interested in joining our team. This is not a cold-calling position; qualified leads are booked onto your calendar for calls.

You will learn about each artist’s music and goals, assess fit, explain our Artist Services, and provide thoughtful career insights. The role centers on scheduled artist calls and remote work from Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Experience in A&R, artist management, artist development, label services, distribution, music marketing, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Take scheduled calls with qualified artist leads provided by our lead system.
• Learn about each artist’s music, career, goals, and release plans.
• Evaluate whether the artist is a strong fit for our services.
• Explain our Artist Services offering clearly and confidently.
• Provide thoughtful A&R and career insight during the conversation.
• Handle questions and objections from prospective clients.
• Close qualified artists into the program.
• Maintain accurate notes and follow-up on leads when necessary.
• Communicate with our internal team regarding newly signed artists.

Skills

Music industry knowledge

Sales skills

Communication

Questioning

Job description

We’re looking for a part-time A&R / Artist Services Sales Associate to join our team and speak directly with artists who are interested in working with us.

This is not a cold-calling position. Our marketing and lead-generation system brings artists into our funnel, qualifies them, and books calls directly onto your calendar. Your job is to take those calls, understand the artist’s career and goals, explain how our Artist Services program can help, and convert strong-fit artists into clients.

What You’ll Do

• Take scheduled calls with qualified artist leads provided by our lead system
• Learn about each artist’s music, career, goals, current challenges, and release plans
• Evaluate whether the artist is a strong fit for our services
• Explain our Artist Services offering clearly and confidently
• Provide thoughtful A&R and career insight during the conversation
• Handle questions and objections from prospective clients
• Close qualified artists into the program
• Maintain accurate notes and follow-up on leads when necessary
• Communicate with our internal team regarding newly signed artists

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who can combine music industry credibility with strong sales instincts.

You should:

• Have a strong understanding of the independent artist landscape
• Have experience in A&R, artist management, artist development, label services, distribution, music marketing, or a similar field
• Be comfortable speaking with artists at very different stages of their careers
• Be personable, confident, articulate, and persuasive on calls
• Know how to ask good questions and quickly understand what an artist actually needs
• Be comfortable selling a premium service when you genuinely believe it is a fit
• Understand that this is both an A&R role and a sales role
• Be organized and dependable with scheduled calls and follow-ups

Previous sales or closing experience is highly preferred.

How the Role Works

Qualified prospective artists are generated through our advertising and lead funnel and scheduled directly for calls.

There is no expectation that you source your own leads or cold call artists.

The role is part-time and primarily call-based, making it ideal for someone already working within the music business who wants an additional opportunity to work with emerging artists.

Call volume can grow over time based on performance and availability.

About Us

Mind of a Genius is the independent record company behind artists including ZHU, Gallant, THEY. and others.

Through our Artist Services platform, we work with independent artists on areas including A&R, release strategy, marketing strategy, playlist pitching, sync opportunities, career development, and overall artist growth.

We’re building a modern alternative for independent artists who want access to experienced music‑industry professionals without signing a traditional record deal.

Ideal Background

Experience at or with a:

• Record label
• Management company
• Distribution company
• Artist services company
• Music marketing company
• A&R team
• Independent artist development company

is strongly preferred.

Position: Part-Time

Location: Remote but must be based in Los Angeles.

Schedule: Flexible, based around scheduled artist calls