Director, Distribution at Sony Music Entertainment

Asia, Korea, SeoulFull-timeSME KoreaPosted 23 days ago

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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Label" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"7ce97161-060a-55a5-ac41-385351064781|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"20",469775450,"Label",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Label",335572020,"1",134224900,"true",335551500,"2500134",335559739,"20",335559738,"40",469778324,"Normal"]}">This is an opportunity to play a leading role in Sony Music Korea’s local business growth, managing both new and existing distribution and investment partnerships. You will lead a talented operations team while serving as a trusted partner to labels across our network. The ideal candidate will thrive on building relationships, driving growth, and turning strategy into results.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <h2><strong>What you will do:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Lead new distribution and investment partnership opportunities, from evaluation and negotiation through deal execution.</li> <li>Manage and support existing partner labels, fostering strong relationships and driving long-term business growth.</li> <li>Oversee day-to-day distribution operations to ensure seamless execution and service excellence.</li> <li>Lead, coach, and develop the distribution team, driving performance and collaboration.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support partner success and execute strategic initiatives.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Who you are:</strong></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}"><strong>Technical Capabilities: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li>15+ years proven experience in music distribution, label relations, business development, or partnership management within the music industry.</li> <li>Strong commercial mindset with a track record of negotiating and executing distribution, or investment agreements.</li> <li>Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish trusted partnerships both internally and externally.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams.</li> <li>Strategic thinker, capable of translating business insights into actionable growth strategies.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}"> </span></span></strong></p> <h2 class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"><strong>What we give you:<br></strong></h2> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559705,"1028",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">You join an inclusive, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">collaborative</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and global community where you </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">have the opportunity to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> fuel the creative journey</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">We invest in your professional growth & development</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p> </p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br><br>As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.<br><br>We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.</p> <p><br><br><strong>Privacy Policy</strong><br><br>Please click <a href="https://www.sonymusicapac.com/privpolicy/PCP_KR.pdf">here </a>to read our privacy policy before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p>

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