KARTEL MUSIC GROUP
TITLE: Senior Label Services Manager (Pop/Alt/Rock/Indie)
SALARY: Competitive
ABOUT KARTEL MUSIC GROUP
Kartel Music Group is an ‘artist-first’ company, providing commercial sustainability and creative autonomy for its Artists and Labels. Working at the apex of recorded music, audience development and music marketing, Kartel develops holistic strategies for artists to compete at the highest level.
Kartel Music Group provides global distribution, e-commerce, royalty and label services. It also boasts a standalone marketing division (Kartel Agency) which offers PR, radio, digital, social, audience marketing and creative services, as individual services or custom hybrid packages.
Kartel’s recorded music services and marketing agency can work either independently or in tandem, bringing efficiency and affordability to campaigns at every level.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Recorded Music the role of Senior Label Services Manager is a pivotal position that is responsible for the day-to-day management, development and growth of a priority roster of both established and emerging Artist and Label clients.
The role will work hand-in-hand with the Kartel’s internal teams across Distribution (Physical & Digital), eCommerce, Marketing, Production, Sync and Kartel Agency teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a roster of artist and label clients and collaborate team-wide to deliver successful global release campaigns in line with commercial objectives.
- Provide clear support and guidance for clients on their release campaigns and deliverables to ensure we meet artistic and commercial goals.
- Ensure best-quality client support and communication is delivered in a timely fashion and is commensurate with contractual levels and commercial objectives, ensuring a high-level of client satisfaction.
- Oversee Advance Commitment Tracking across all active clients – ensuring advance limits are maintained and/or adjusted accordingly based on project performance & in consultation with the Commercial Teams
- Work closely with the Sales & Commercial teams to achieve and execute sales and marketing initiatives & objectives.
- Generate and disseminate project presentations, sales notes and regular campaign updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support with the launch and development of a new alternative music orientated label imprint called AMK.
- Maintain insights and awareness on current industry trends and best practices as well as new and emerging areas of interest – and share this across the wider team and client base.
- Utilise administrative support from the Client Services Team where appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Commercially minded individual with a proven track record across label services, independent label, music distribution, artist and/or product management roles.
- A strong understanding and experience of label and product management, physical and digital distribution, international campaign management and marketing.
- Proven track record executing commercially successful release campaigns across the Pop/Rock/Alternative/Indie genres
- A solid understanding of the opportunities around fan cultivation and audience development
- Passionate about the Independent Music Industry and Services sector with strong understanding of the commercial music landscape across both digital and physical format.
- A strong understanding and awareness of pre-release campaigns, multi-format content and video across different DSPs and social platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.
- Highly organised and process driven with ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously, strong attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the changing market.
- Attend meetings, gigs, showcases and other events to represent clients and Kartel.
- A team player who is looking to invest themselves in the business and take ownership over an exciting new chapter in the business