COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS HEAD OF MAJOR LABELS

Spotify is looking for a new Head of Major Labels, Commercial Partnerships. This person will oversee relationships with partners to utilize existing tools & create new ones. As an expert in how major labels operate, you will help guide partners to best benefit from Spotify’s suite of products & services.

The role will be based in our Los Angeles or New York City office and report into the Head of Commercial Partnerships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop win-win-win programs to benefit Spotify listeners, Spotify & major label partners.
• Become deeply familiar with a range of products and business processes at Spotify to be able to advise labels and create solutions.
• Rely on your strong communication skills to appropriately position Spotify’s capabilities and value in a way that drives excitement and engagement with our tools and services
• Regularly attend and participate in formal and informal external meetings to deepen label relationships as a trusted and valued partner
• Lead global business reviews; identify and execute opportunities to drive growth for both our platform and our partners’ core business
• Collaborate closely and develop strong relationships with cross-functional internal teams including R&D, Legal, Licensing, Sales, Product Marketing, and Artist & Label Partnerships to deliver cohesive outstanding service to labels and to advance the Spotify mission
• Team: manage at least 2 team members.

WHO YOU ARE:

• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in the music industry (including digital music platforms) or other entertainment industries.
• You have experience interfacing with Product teams.
• A strong understanding of the music industry value chain, the evolution of digital music platforms, and the core function of the Major Labels within this evolving ecosystem.
• You are collaborative and experienced with partner relationship management.
• Have a stellar ability to work cross-functionally to ensure regular communication.
• You have strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal teams across various functions and levels.
• Are able to prepare executive-level presentations and work under pressure.
• You are business-minded, analytical and incredibly detail-oriented.
• You have successfully managed and executed large-scale, global projects.