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FUGA provides forward-thinking music distribution, technology, and marketing services to forward-thinking music companies. Working at the heart of the music industry with more than 800 clients, including Beggars Group, Epitaph, Naxos, and Ninja Tune, FUGA is the world's leading full-service B2B music distributor.
FUGA works at the forefront of music distribution technology, connecting its clients with digital service providers like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music while helping them get the most from their music, whether that’s with award-nominated label services, industry-leading revenue accounting, or using FUGA’s suite of best-in-class products.
FUGA’s Marketing Services (MS) Team has been built to add value and solve problems for our vast number of clients by helping them connect their artists with audiences and create revenues and growth. Sitting within the wider MS team, the Physical Distribution team’s core responsibility is to handle all aspects of physical manufacturing, distribution and retail marketing, ensuring maximum exposure and sales for Fuga’s physical releases.
Position Overview FUGA is seeking a Physical Sales & Distribution Manager to support our growing physical music business. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in global physical distribution and a passion for vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and the independent music sector. You’ll manage multiple physical distribution clients and projects, coordinate with partners and internal teams worldwide, and oversee logistics, stock control, release management, and budgets. A key focus will be promoting physical releases across North American retail and maintaining an active database of retail contacts. Experience with Shopify or D2C campaigns is a plus. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as you’ll handle multiple projects simultaneously. This hybrid role can be based in our New York City, Nashville, Los Angeles or Portland location and reports to the Head of Physical Distribution.
What you’ll do Release / Project Management
Timelines
Budgets
Logistics
Manufacturing
Profit & loss statements
Department Activities
Global release schedule management and maintenance
Mechanical royalties administration
Stock control / inventory management
Retail Marketing (in collaboration with Marketing Strategy team)
Partner management activities related to retail marketing
Partner Management
Call outs
Updates
Pre‑order and sales tracking
Stock control / inventory
D2C Partner Management
Managing all promotion and discount campaign opportunities and flagging relevant titles
Helping build the relationship and brand for FUGA in the physical market with retail
Working cross‑functionally with the global business development team to support new and existing client sales
Who you are
3+ years of prior experience working in a physical distribution role, or other relevant experience within the North American music industry
Proactive self‑starter able to manage own workload and support a busy department
Technologically savvy: pro at Google Suite (bonus if you have some familiarity with Google Scripts)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively internally and across the business and with external clients and suppliers as required
Fluent in English – written and verbal
Experience in building and scaling physical business and associated teams would be a bonus
Understanding of finances and P&Ls as they pertain to physical projects
Who we are
FUGA is an innovative music and tech company with strong ambitions
Global mindset, local presence. FUGA’s Head Office is in Amsterdam, and additional locations include Berlin, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Jakarta, London, Los Angeles, Manila, Medellín, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, São Paulo, Seoul, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney and Tokyo
An international business environment, made up of colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech.
Salary: The hiring range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 annually. Compensation will be contingent upon experience, location and relevant skills. FUGA offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and generous paid time off.
Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to FUGA’s values. We welcome and encourage all applicants of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.
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FUGA provides forward-thinking music distribution, technology, and marketing services to forward-thinking music companies. Working at the heart of the music industry with more than 800 clients, including Beggars Group, Epitaph, Naxos, and Ninja Tune, FUGA is the world's leading full-service B2B music distributor.
FUGA works at the forefront of music distribution technology, connecting its clients with digital service providers like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music while helping them get the most from their music, whether that’s with award-nominated label services, industry-leading revenue accounting, or using FUGA’s suite of best-in-class products.
FUGA’s Marketing Services (MS) Team has been built to add value and solve problems for our vast number of clients by helping them connect their artists with audiences and create revenues and growth. Sitting within the wider MS team, the Physical Distribution team’s core responsibility is to handle all aspects of physical manufacturing, distribution and retail marketing, ensuring maximum exposure and sales for Fuga’s physical releases.
Position Overview FUGA is seeking a Physical Sales & Distribution Manager to support our growing physical music business. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in global physical distribution and a passion for vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and the independent music sector. You’ll manage multiple physical distribution clients and projects, coordinate with partners and internal teams worldwide, and oversee logistics, stock control, release management, and budgets. A key focus will be promoting physical releases across North American retail and maintaining an active database of retail contacts. Experience with Shopify or D2C campaigns is a plus. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as you’ll handle multiple projects simultaneously. This hybrid role can be based in our New York City, Nashville, Los Angeles or Portland location and reports to the Head of Physical Distribution.
What you’ll do Release / Project Management
Timelines
Budgets
Logistics
Manufacturing
Profit & loss statements
Department Activities
Global release schedule management and maintenance
Mechanical royalties administration
Stock control / inventory management
Retail Marketing (in collaboration with Marketing Strategy team)
Partner management activities related to retail marketing
Partner Management
Call outs
Updates
Pre‑order and sales tracking
Stock control / inventory
D2C Partner Management
Managing all promotion and discount campaign opportunities and flagging relevant titles
Helping build the relationship and brand for FUGA in the physical market with retail
Working cross‑functionally with the global business development team to support new and existing client sales
Who you are
3+ years of prior experience working in a physical distribution role, or other relevant experience within the North American music industry
Proactive self‑starter able to manage own workload and support a busy department
Technologically savvy: pro at Google Suite (bonus if you have some familiarity with Google Scripts)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively internally and across the business and with external clients and suppliers as required
Fluent in English – written and verbal
Experience in building and scaling physical business and associated teams would be a bonus
Understanding of finances and P&Ls as they pertain to physical projects
Who we are
FUGA is an innovative music and tech company with strong ambitions
Global mindset, local presence. FUGA’s Head Office is in Amsterdam, and additional locations include Berlin, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Jakarta, London, Los Angeles, Manila, Medellín, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, São Paulo, Seoul, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney and Tokyo
An international business environment, made up of colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech.
Salary: The hiring range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 annually. Compensation will be contingent upon experience, location and relevant skills. FUGA offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and generous paid time off.
Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to FUGA’s values. We welcome and encourage all applicants of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.
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