ONErpm – Managing Director, Nashville Office (US)

Wide Business; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Managing Director to lead their Nashville office. This role involves spearheading business development, managing operations, and ensuring that artists receive the support they need to thrive. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of experience in the music industry, a strong business acumen, and excellent leadership skills. You will be responsible for fostering relationships within the music ecosystem and driving the company's growth in the local market. If you are passionate about music and have a strategic mindset, this opportunity could be your next big step in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in music industry with experience in A&R and business development.
• Strong financial acumen and proven track record in revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nashville team and develop local market business.
• Manage P&L and support local operations for artists and partners.

Skills

Music industry expertise

Business development

Marketing

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in music business

Degree in business or finance

Job description

Title: Managing Director (Nashville office)

Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $150,000 ‒ $195,000 Annually

Founded in 2010, ONErpm is a global music solutions company with 43 offices and studios in 30 countries, employing over 530 staff members worldwide, with a significant presence in Brazil, the U.S., Europe, and other markets. ONErpm encompasses distribution, label solutions, content production, publishing, and an innovative marketing group that includes in-house advertising and influencer agencies. ONErpm has a proven track record of providing local and global support to artists and creators at any stage of their careers.

About The Role

ONErpm seeks to hire a Managing Director who will lead our Nashville team and develop business in the local market. The Managing Director will manage the P&L, provide leadership and support local general operations, develop new business, and ensure that artists and other partners are supported to reach their fullest potential more quickly.

As the Managing Director, he/she will actively source deals from existing relationships, forge new relationships, take ONErpm’s value proposition to the right decision-makers, and elevate ONErpm’s positioning in the market.

Qualifications

1. Music industry expert with +15 years of experience in A&R, business development, marketing, and/or directly contributing to the growth of labels, artist management firms, distributors, or other relevant segments of the music ecosystem.
2. Strong business and financial acumen, including prior experience meeting or exceeding revenue and profitability targets. Strong analytics and an understanding of deal economics, projections, and valuations.
3. Experienced leader to supervise a team of music industry staff members.
4. Excellent communication skills to present the company value proposition that aligns with our company’s objectives.
5. Established relationships across the ecosystem with artists, managers, DSPs, and other partners, and a track record of getting things done.
6. Demonstrated prospecting, relationship building, creative deal structuring, and negotiation skills.
7. Degree in music business, business, finance, or relevant field of study or equivalent experience preferred.
8. Open-minded empowering leader who creates an atmosphere that attracts diverse ideas, artists, colleagues, and partners.
9. Highest level of integrity, resourcefulness, resilience, and work ethic.

The Ideal Candidate Is

1. Passionate about music.
2. A business development mindset with a demonstrated ability to apply ideas strategically while working to a set budget and timeline.
3. A team leader.
4. Technologically adept and quick to learn new platforms.
5. Up-to-date knowledge on all music and pop culture trends.
6. Optimistic-minded, self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and knack for problem-solving.