Sony Music
Overview
The Orchard has an immediate opening for a VP, Nashville to lead our Nashville office. We’re seeking a savvy, organized, motivated and forward-thinking leader to develop and drive our business in Nashville. The ideal candidate will be active within the creative community and possess strategic vision, leadership and industry experience. They should be comfortable operating as an entrepreneur and within a global organization, elevate the company’s revenue and profile, and harness new business opportunities to compound results. What you'll do
Office-first role, in office 4 days a week. Attract, sign and retain labels, artists and internal talent to the company. Drive content acquisition and business development activities for the market. Oversee local P&L, with growth targets for revenue, market share and profit. Imbue global company values, vision and culture locally to staff, clients and industry. Manage and expand relationships with music clients across genres, including high-touch frontline and high-volume catalogue labels as well as direct artist signings. Cultivate industry relationships and communication across the company and with DSPs, management companies, industry bodies and Sony Music Nashville. Manage and coordinate all local office matters, including staffing and infrastructure. Build and execute team business plans with KPI’s and projections focused on client revenue growth, retention, margin, engagement and term. Collaborate with Relationship Management, Service and Partnerships leads to identify service gaps and opportunities for renegotiation and margin/fee growth. Foster strong relationships with executive leadership and client teams, maintaining open communication for feedback and optimizations. Manage and troubleshoot issues across the client and account base, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed. Drive adoption of The Orchard’s tools and services across the client base. Guide staff and clients on The Orchard platform including Workstation, OrchardGO, Release, Marketing Tools and Analytics. Act as local industry representative at events and conferences. Liaise with internal departments to meet client and retail partner business needs. Hire, train and retain a high-performing team. Who you are
Natural leader with management experience, highly organized with strong people skills. Experience with corporate and project P&Ls and the music industry economy. Experience managing and growing a team in a satellite office. Ability to manage ambiguity and thrive in a changing environment. Experience within a label or distribution company managing high-touch relationships. In-depth knowledge of the digital media space, including music retail, analytics and social media, with adaptability to a changing landscape. Ability to pivot, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of business. Passionate about independent music and willing to attend events and shows. Ability to manage high-volume, high-speed tasks and travel domestically and internationally; evenings/weekends as required. Strong connections in the market are a plus. What We Give You
An inclusive, collaborative, global community where you can channel your passion daily. A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity and teamwork. Opportunities to connect with resources such as CEPA to advance inclusive spaces. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching. Voluntary benefits and programs for identity protection, mental health, fertility coverage, family leave, caregiver leave, and more. Investment in your professional growth and development. Opportunities to contribute to innovations and progress within the company. Time off for a winter recess. About The Orchard
The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide, partnering with top global independent artists and labels to provide full-scale solutions across verticals. We focus on a comfortable, social and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity, and are committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. Apply for this job
Note: This refined description includes the essential responsibilities and qualifications, and removes unrelated boilerplate while preserving the job’s core information. If you would like to include or adjust any specific details, tell me and I can adjust further.
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The Orchard has an immediate opening for a VP, Nashville to lead our Nashville office. We’re seeking a savvy, organized, motivated and forward-thinking leader to develop and drive our business in Nashville. The ideal candidate will be active within the creative community and possess strategic vision, leadership and industry experience. They should be comfortable operating as an entrepreneur and within a global organization, elevate the company’s revenue and profile, and harness new business opportunities to compound results. What you'll do
Office-first role, in office 4 days a week. Attract, sign and retain labels, artists and internal talent to the company. Drive content acquisition and business development activities for the market. Oversee local P&L, with growth targets for revenue, market share and profit. Imbue global company values, vision and culture locally to staff, clients and industry. Manage and expand relationships with music clients across genres, including high-touch frontline and high-volume catalogue labels as well as direct artist signings. Cultivate industry relationships and communication across the company and with DSPs, management companies, industry bodies and Sony Music Nashville. Manage and coordinate all local office matters, including staffing and infrastructure. Build and execute team business plans with KPI’s and projections focused on client revenue growth, retention, margin, engagement and term. Collaborate with Relationship Management, Service and Partnerships leads to identify service gaps and opportunities for renegotiation and margin/fee growth. Foster strong relationships with executive leadership and client teams, maintaining open communication for feedback and optimizations. Manage and troubleshoot issues across the client and account base, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed. Drive adoption of The Orchard’s tools and services across the client base. Guide staff and clients on The Orchard platform including Workstation, OrchardGO, Release, Marketing Tools and Analytics. Act as local industry representative at events and conferences. Liaise with internal departments to meet client and retail partner business needs. Hire, train and retain a high-performing team. Who you are
Natural leader with management experience, highly organized with strong people skills. Experience with corporate and project P&Ls and the music industry economy. Experience managing and growing a team in a satellite office. Ability to manage ambiguity and thrive in a changing environment. Experience within a label or distribution company managing high-touch relationships. In-depth knowledge of the digital media space, including music retail, analytics and social media, with adaptability to a changing landscape. Ability to pivot, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of business. Passionate about independent music and willing to attend events and shows. Ability to manage high-volume, high-speed tasks and travel domestically and internationally; evenings/weekends as required. Strong connections in the market are a plus. What We Give You
An inclusive, collaborative, global community where you can channel your passion daily. A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity and teamwork. Opportunities to connect with resources such as CEPA to advance inclusive spaces. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching. Voluntary benefits and programs for identity protection, mental health, fertility coverage, family leave, caregiver leave, and more. Investment in your professional growth and development. Opportunities to contribute to innovations and progress within the company. Time off for a winter recess. About The Orchard
The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide, partnering with top global independent artists and labels to provide full-scale solutions across verticals. We focus on a comfortable, social and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity, and are committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. Apply for this job
Note: This refined description includes the essential responsibilities and qualifications, and removes unrelated boilerplate while preserving the job’s core information. If you would like to include or adjust any specific details, tell me and I can adjust further.
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