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Company Description

Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop local artists and labels in the digital ecosystem by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development.

Its 2,020 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support local artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.

To support our fast-growing presence on all continents, we are constantly looking for new Believers to join us and make a stronger and more positive impact on the music industry!

Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9).

Ready to #setthetone with Believe?

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director UK, the Director of Artist Services is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy, AandR, new business opportunities, global marketing, and operations for the Artist Services division at Believe UK.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can drive significant revenue growth, deliver global campaign successes, and manage a team of staff members across various departments.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

- Play a vital role in Senior Management, contributing to company strategy, policies, organisational structure, and brand marketing to maximize business growth

- Steer global Artist Services strategy through collaboration with international counterparts

- Act as a strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and adapt to market changes

- Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities and partnerships

Business Development and Commercial Strategy:

- Grow the business while ensuring profitability across all signings

- Demonstrate strong financial acumen, including budget management and PandL responsibility

- Apply strong negotiation and relationship-building skills in all aspects of the role

- Sign artists by focusing on key genres and market opportunities

- Assist the MD in developing and negotiating MandA opportunities to drive growth and oversee integration and future partner management

- Scale and optimise operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

- Deliver successful campaigns for the Artist Services department, contributing to a progressive increase in market share

Team Management and Operations

- Manage and lead the Artist Services team, overseeing key departments in AandR, Marketing, Digital, DSP relations and Operations

- Implement new systems and processes to optimise workflow and efficiency

- Collaborate with department team leaders and HR to develop individual performance goals, long-term operational plans, and training initiatives

- Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and results-orientated thinking within the team

Artist Relations:

- Build and maintain relationships with high-profile artists, managers, and industry executives

- Work closely with artists, management teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective, artist-centric campaigns and marketing strategies

- Utilise data and analytics to inform decision-making processes and optimise campaign outcomes

- Balance creative vision with commercial objectives

Qualifications

- Proven track record in leadership roles within the music industry

- Extensive experience in business development, marketing, artist development, and digital strategy

- Capable of handling and navigating intricacies of a Global company, liaising effectively with colleagues in different parts of the world

- Good financial acumen and able to understand, build (with the help of finance) and present budgets/forecasts for the UK AS Business along with key strategic messages to Senior Executives

- Strong business acumen with a focus on revenue growth and profitability

- Excellent leadership and team management skills

- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and adapt to market changes

- Deep understanding of the global music landscape and emerging trends

- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

- Data-driven decision-making capabilities

- Ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives

Additional Information

SET THE TONE WITH US​

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company! ​

At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. ​

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. ​

​We have two hearts at Believe – our People and our Artists. ​

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. ​

ROCK THE JOB ​

- Two remote working days a week​

- Private Health Care​

- Pension plan with matched contribution up to 10%​

- 25 days annual leave, with 1 day for your birthday​

- Life assurance and long-term disability cover ​

- Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist​

- Tailor-made training and coaching program​

- 40% discount on gym membership and free yoga classes​

​SING IN HARMONY ​

Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity andamp; Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.​

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.​