Label & A+R Manager

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe covers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher. Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers. With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards. Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law.

Ready to set the tone with Believe ?

The Hybrid Label & A+R Manager plays a key commercial role within Believe’s US Label & Artist Solutions team. This position combines portfolio ownership with proactive business development, driving revenue growth across a defined segment of emerging and mid-tier labels and artists.

The role is responsible for managing and expanding an assigned roster while independently sourcing and closing new partnerships within approved commercial frameworks. It serves as a critical bridge between sales acquisition and long-term partner growth.

Portfolio Ownership & Growth

• Own and grow a portfolio of label and artist partners, driving revenue expansion and retention

• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across services, marketing solutions, and catalog transitions

• Deliver structured business reviews and actionable performance insights

• Maintain strong partner satisfaction and long-term retention
   

Business Development & Deal Execution

• Prospect, qualify, and pursue new label and artist opportunities within defined market segments

• Lead sales conversations and independently close mid-tier opportunities within approved pricing parameters

• Support larger or more complex negotiations in collaboration with the Head of Sales

• Structure deals aligned with margin, ROI, and classification guidelines
   

Commercial & Market Intelligence

• Use streaming data and competitive insights to target priority genres and regions

• Monitor market shifts and provide feedback to refine US acquisition strategy

• Represent Believe at relevant industry events and conferences
   

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Central HQ in Paris, Marketing, Editorial, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless onboarding and growth execution

• Act as the internal advocate for assigned partners

• 5 - 7 years of experience in music distribution, label services, A&R, or music tech platforms

• Demonstrated success managing label or artist relationships tied to revenue growth

• Experience closing commercial partnerships or renewal negotiations

• Strong understanding of streaming economics, DSP ecosystems, and digital supply chains

• Comfortable working with financial models, advances, and ROI assessments

• Data-driven and commercially disciplined

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset within structured global frameworks

• Experience using third party CRMs (Salesforce preferred)

 We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Salary: $90,000-100,000

Where you'll be 

This role will be based out of our Brooklyn, NY or Nashville, TN office. Believe operates on a hybrid model giving our teams flexibility and choice in how they work. Employees have the option to work from our office 8 days per month on a flexible schedule organized at the department level. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Set the tone with us​.

​Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  ​

At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. ​

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. ​

We have two hearts at Believe – our People and our Artists. ​

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. ​

ROCK THE JOB ​

• Tailor-made training and coaching program ​

• Remote working policy​

• A wellness program “Pauses” with many activities and animations in-house​

• Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist​

• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant​

• Individual or family health insurance​

SING IN HARMONY ​​

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.​

• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package “Forfait mobilité durable” => Reimbursement of up to 600€ for public transport/low carbon footprint​

• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)