General Manager: Southern Europe (Spain/France/Italy/Portugal)

Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years. 

Purpose of the role:

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, French and English is a requirement for this role. 

The General Manager is a newly created role at RA. It drives the growth and performance of RA in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal during an exciting period in the company's growth. The General Manager is responsible for achieving holistic business objectives and overarching success in their regions by working closely with the teams in those regions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Drive performance and output of all team activities through ownership of local KPIs across commercial, growth & content
• Working with the Growth team, implementing the International Strategy locally in Southern Europe with direct oversight of the local GCN team
• Full P&L ownership for Southern Europe's  team revenues (RA Pro) and expenses (headcount, operating costs and overheads)
• Initiate and maintain key market relationships: commercial, cultural and creative
• Oversight of local Commercial/Revenue team, mentoring and training to achieve commercial targets
• Responsibility for “the office”: people, operations, physical spaces and culture along with the People and Culture team. 
• Pastoral support and oversight to all Southern Europe’s team staff 
• Developing a detailed understanding of all company products and services whilst also recognising the nuances in their effective application locally
• Represent Southern Europe to the wider company. Along with the Director of International, advocate for Product, Revenue, People, Support and Content for changes to better adapt the business for success in Southern Europe
• Understand the local competitive landscape to improve product offerings and recognise opportunities 
• Diagnosing problems with the running of the platform locally and, in collaboration with the global teams, formulating effective solutions to expedite growth and improve efficiency

We’re looking for:

• Embedded within the Southern Europe scene with a wide existing network
• A passion for electronic music and an in-depth understanding of the industry
• Proven success in a managerial role (4+ years of management experience)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Outstanding relationship-building and client-service skills
• An understanding of digital media and advertising
• Ability to motivate and lead employees, and to hold them accountable
• An understanding of People and HR requirements for our Southern Europe operations
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, French and English is a requirement for this role. 

Advantageous:

• A track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
• Experience with ownership of a P&L
• An understanding of digital media and advertising
• Fluency in written and spoken Italian or Portuguese is a plus 

What we offer you:

• Generous annual leave policies, including a company-wide closure period at year-end, aimed at promoting work-life balance.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location. 
• Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes provisions such as Mental Health Days, subsidized therapy, discounted Classpass memberships, and custom-fitted earplugs.
• Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
• Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
• Regular company-wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
• A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see: https://ra.co/about/diversity).
• Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community (see:  https://ra.co/about/community).

More about RA:

As an independent company run by devoted dance music enthusiasts, our mission is to bring together the world's electronic music communities. Our Global Contributor Network (GCN) and international teams help us establish connections with hyper-niche local scenes. 

We became B-Corp certified earlier this year, which counts us among businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy; and part of a community that meets high social and environmental impact standards.

We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Our values:

• Electronic music is art.
• We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
• We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
• We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
• We use innovation to empower the community.
• We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
• We're always front left.

This is a full-time permanent role and will be based at our Madrid office where we expect staff to be in office a minimum of three days a week. The expected salary is €55,000 to €65,000 plus commission. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co. 

This listing will be open for a minimum of two weeks from 22nd August 2023. Please add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.