International Marketing & Operations (Fixed-Term)
Full-time
Application Closes: 27th September
Location: Shoreditch, London
ABOUT THE POST
This is an exciting opportunity to drive the internationalisation of Mahogany, in collaboration with InnovateUK and London Met Guildhall Business School.
Mahogany is a fast growing independent digital music production and promotion business with 15 Years of history supporting emerging artists including Billie Eilish, Hozier, Leon Bridges, Michael Kiwanuka, Bastille, Celeste and many more besides.
This UK-based company is seeing rapid growth and opportunity across core business lines, in a number of exciting International markets, and this role seeks to develop and execute a plan to capitalise on these territories through innovation and agile investment, underpinned by proven, research-led strategy.
This role, in partnership with Innovate UK and their Knowledge Transfer Programme. The aim of the KTP is to design and implement a best-in-class, strategic and managerial infrastructure to professionalise and further scale Mahogany.
It is offered to a UK-based graduate with a relevant qualification and the willingness to develop their skills further, under the guidance and stewardship of London Met Guildhall Business School and InnovateUK. The role would suit a highly motivated self-starter business professional with a proven track record and passion within Music, and a hunger to deploy instinct and insight to drive this business forward across selected global markets. You’ll be supported by experienced academics as well as Mahogany’s own leadership team.
Having gained some professional experience within the creative and/or media sectors, with a proven passion for music this role will see you acting as a credible ambassador, building stakeholder relationships and cultivating key international relationships and partnerships.
Key objectives include
- Leveraging the current business model and its high value databases to maximise commercial and partnership opportunities
- Overseeing the existing company CRM and user portal to streamline operation and workflow, and lead on innovation and development
- Identify new commercial markets and/or opportunities that in turn increase sales and drive brand awareness globally
- Benchmarking against comparable brands to identify best practice management techniques
- Ensuring the globalisation strategy is fit-for-purpose, sets realistic KPIs, and is achievable alongside business-as-usual.
- Planning for future growth opportunities, including Web 3.0 and AI
What is the KTP scheme?
Set up by Innovate UK, this funding enables SMEs to partner with universities to utilise their expertise to support a strategic initiative with the project being delivered by an Associate. You will be supported by a team of 2 academics to deliver the internationalisation project and ensure you are applying best in class tools and techniques to deliver Mahogany’s ambitious objectives.
As well as competitive salary and benefits package, you will also receive a £4k development budget which can be spent on further qualifications, courses, and events to support your career development.
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How to apply
Applications need to be made via the London Metropolitan University portal here. You will be able to upload a CV and cover letter to support your application.
You will also need to complete a short EDI statement – More information can be found here. Any questions about the application process can be directed to careers@wearemahogany.com
