Position: Head Of Label Services
Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive with bonus options
Company Profile
LabelWorx is the world’s leading distributor specialising in Dance & Electronic music, founded in 2007 with a vision to simplify success and amplify Dance music globally. We celebrate the culture and talent of our industry and we are always looking for new ways to grow, innovate and elevate those around us.
The Role
We are looking for someone with a label management background in the dance & electronic music space to head up our Label Services division. The role will be focused around continuous improvement, optimising efficiency, identifying new opportunities as well as developing lasting relationships with our labels.
You will have a proven track record in fostering collaboration, delegating responsibilities effectively, and providing mentorship. The right candidate will be adept at cultivating a supportive and high-performing work environment.
Day to Day
- Have an overarching responsibility for effectively realising the release strategies of LabelWorx roster of Accelerate label services clients.
- Formulate tactics to spearhead client acquisition efforts
- Serve as point of contact & source of guidance to the label management team.
- Analyse market trends and identify new opportunities for growth, such as new genres or emerging markets.
- Report on operational capacity considering forecasted growth to ensure effective delivery of the service to all clients.
- Managing marketing campaigns and A&R for our in-house record labels.
- Optimise & document internal processes resulting in increased efficiency.
- Improving customer & artist communications, setting clear expectations on product delivery.
The position is based in the United Kingdom, but a remote position may be considered depending on the candidate’s profile.
Essential skills to include
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ of experience working at a record label or distributor in an A&R capacity.
- Experience managing a team.
- Proven track record of success in managing release campaigns.
- Thorough understanding of the digital distribution supply chain.
- You are a multitasker where time management and prioritisation are second nature. You meet deadlines and your attention to detail is second to none.
- Reliable: With remote working a possibility, you need to be trusted to get the job done and work professionally without supervision.
- Socially Aware: You will be in tune with dance music culture, being able to spot and capitalise on upcoming trends.
- Data Driven: You will be able to analyse data and generate concise reports to upper management.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills.
- Technological: You must be competent and efficient at using basic IT systems such as MS Office with a focus on Excel and Sheets.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience using project management and sales tools eg: Asana
Label Worx Staff Benefits
- Voucher Schemes eg: Cycle to Work, Tech for Work etc.
- Annual leave rewards for length of service
- Annual pay reviews and performance-based bonuses
- Never work your birthday
To apply, please email a CV & Cover Letter to jobs@labelworx.com making sure you put ‘Head Of Label Services’ in the subject header.
