We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
Virgin Music Group is currently seeking a Commercial Marketing Manager. The position will support the North American physical products teams handling commercial marketing (sales) and physical release operations, bringing our vinyl, CDs and other products to market, to reach more fans and grow our business. The successful candidate will be a highly organized, flexible team player, able to manage numerous tasks at the same time, ensuring various team members and processes stay on track to completion. The ability to prioritize as new projects arise is essential.
How you'll CREATE:
Commercial Support: Manage retail consultation process and calendar with account directors and label/marketing managers, ensuring commercial marketing and sales programs are booked and assets are delivered for priority projects and sales programs
Information Management: Create and maintain resources related to sales results, forecasts and projections, retailer updates and self-serve ways for team members to engage with physical team
Online Project Set-Up: Collect and distribute assets for online retail set-up, including ensuring links are correct and circulated properly, liaising with Billboard for chart eligibility criteria and market share, sales are maximized
Direct To Consumer: Provide commercial operational support for D2C set-up, liaising with D2C and marketing teams
Record Store Day: Manage entire bi-annual RSD submission process, ensuring projects are sourced, submitted, tracked and successful
North/South American Support: Provide as-needed commercial team support for efforts in Canada and LATAM
Other tasks and projects as needed
Bring your VIBE:
2 years experience within a label, distribution or management company
Collaborative, resourceful, positive, deadline-oriented, problem solver
Exceptional communication skills – proactive, concise, precise
Meticulous – elevated levels of accuracy, speed and follow-up required
Highly skilled and experienced in how to navigate a culturally diverse environment
Knowledge and understanding of physical music products marketplace
A passion for music, and for discovering what moves people to listen
College degree preferred.
Perks Playlist:
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Salary Range:
$46,800 - $132,000The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group.
We are the world’s leading music company.
In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship.
We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.
We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Our vast catalog of recordings and songs stretches back over a century and comprises the largest, most diverse and culturally rich collection of music ever assembled.
As digital technology refashions the world, our unmatched commitment to lead in developing new services, platforms and business models for the delivery of music and related content empowers innovators and allows new commercial and artistic opportunities to flourish.
Knowing that music, a powerful force for good in the world, is unique in its ability to inspire people and bring them together, we work with our artists and employees to serve our communities.
We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Together, we are UMG, the Universal Music Group.