Label & R Manager

Job Description

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

Salary: $90,

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.

• 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

• 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)