Job Title: A&R Sales Specialist
Job Description
Crown World Entertainment (CWE) is a dynamic entertainment company offering services in catalog acquisitions, music publishing, music distribution, and TV & Film.
We are seeking a passionate and results-driven A&R Sales Specialist to join our team. This dual-role position will work in tandem with Crown World Entertainment’s Music Publishing sector and its distribution subsidiary, CWE Distro, with a primary focus on CWE Distro. The ideal candidate will excel at generating signups, driving sales conversions, conducting artist research, and fostering artist relations.
Responsibilities
- Sales: The key candidate has a passion for sales and has a sales driven mindset.
- Talent Scouting: Research and outreach for prospective artists, songwriters and producers.
- Client Acquisition: Identify and target potential artists, labels, and music professionals to expand our client base.
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong connections with artists, producers, managers, and industry partners.
- Sales Strategy: Monitor sales performance and industry trends to identify growth opportunities and implement effective sales strategies.
- Creative Collaboration: Provide creative input on artists’ material for upcoming releases.
- Reporting: Deliver weekly updates to the CEO on signups and oversee the CWE Distro referral program.
- Database Management: Maintain and utilize the CRM database effectively. • Team Collaboration: Work with marketing, operations, and other departments to align strategies and execute artist campaigns and company goals effectively.
- Event Representation: Attend industry events, showcases, and conferences to promote services and network with potential clients as needed.
- Industry Insights: Stay current with music industry trends, emerging genres, and cultural movements to identify opportunities for artist signings.
- Other Duties: Support additional tasks as needed to achieve company goals.’
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Industry Expertise: Proven experience in A&R and talent scouting, particularly in music distribution and publishing.
- Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of music genres, trends, and industry dynamics.
- Networking Skills: Strong ability to build and nurture relationships with artists and industry professionals in a personable professional manner.
- Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Organization: Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Independence & Teamwork: Proactive, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.
- Creative Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for music discovery, artist development, and the creative process.
- Sales: Proven track record of sales conversions, meeting or exceeding targets, and building strong client relationships
Why CWE Distro?
- Join a passionate team dedicated to artist development and creative freedom for independent artists.
- Make a meaningful impact on the growth and success of CWE.
- Enjoy flexible hours in a creative and dynamic work environment.
- This is a remote position.