Label Manager

Job Description

Company Description

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 ?

Job Description

As Label Manager, you will own and grow a portfolio of label and artist partners within Believe’s US Label & Artist Solutions business. Serving as the primary day-to-day contact, you will drive release strategy, optimize campaign performance, and ensure partners fully leverage Believe’s global infrastructure to maximize revenue and visibility across DSPs.

This role combines strategic partnership management, operational execution, and commercial accountability. You will play a critical role in partner retention, revenue expansion, and overall portfolio health.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Ownership & Revenue Growth

• Own and manage a portfolio of label and artist partners

• Develop release strategies aligned with partner goals and DSP best practices

• Identify revenue growth opportunities across catalog optimization, marketing initiatives, and service expansion

• Deliver structured business reviews and performance insights to partners

• Maintain high retention across priority partners and lead renewal discussions in coordination with Sales and leadership

Release & Campaign Execution

• Oversee release planning and campaign timelines across frontline and catalog projects

• Liaise with Editorial and Marketing Partnerships teams to maximize DSP visibility and impact

• Monitor streaming performance and implement data-informed optimization strategies

• Partner with Operations to ensure delivery accuracy and operational excellence

• Translate streaming data and campaign performance into optimization actions throughout the lifecycle of a release

Partner Strategy & Retention

• Act as the primary escalation point for assigned partners

• Identify renewal and long-term growth opportunities within the portfolio

• Build strong, trusted relationships across label leadership and artist teams

• Utilize Believe’s suite of backend tools to analyze partner streaming analytics, financial data, and marketing insights

Risk Mitigation & Governance

• Educate partners on fraud streaming, copyright policies, rights processes, and platform compliance expectations

• Proactively address risky behaviors within the portfolio and drive corrective action plans

• When escalated, lead resolution of high-risk issues in coordination with central and operational teams

• Ensure partners are increasingly autonomous and compliant in their use of Believe’s tools and processes

Market Intelligence

• Track genre trends, DSP shifts, and competitive activity

• Provide feedback to internal stakeholders to inform broader US strategy

• Represent Believe at relevant industry events and conferences when appropriate

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Central HQ in Paris, Label Management, Operations, Finance, and Product to ensure smooth onboarding and partner satisfaction

• Support retention and upsell strategies within the existing portfolio

• Align internal stakeholders around portfolio priorities and key releases

• Support cross-functional initiatives that improve client performance, internal efficiency, or service differentiation

Qualifications

• 5 - 6 years of experience in music distribution, label services, music tech platforms, or independent label environments

• Demonstrated success managing release campaigns and partner portfolios tied to revenue outcomes

• Strong understanding of streaming economics, DSP ecosystems, and digital marketing levers

• Data-driven mindset with practical experience using music analytics tools

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple releases and timelines simultaneously

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of partnership dynamics

Nice to Have

• Experience handling catalog transfers and renewal cycles

• Familiarity with metadata systems and DSP pitching processes

• Strong understanding of DSP best practices and content optimization

• Relationships within the independent music ecosystem

• Experience using third party CRMs (Salesforce preferred)

Additional Information

Believe is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $86,400-129,600. The final salary offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, specialized skills, internal equity, and specific work location. This range represents our good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Where you’ll be

This role will be based out of our New York or Nashville 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)