MUSIC JOBS at Nokia

Majors Music Business/Relations US-WHI0000002D

Description

The Candidate:

As an experienced business professional in the music/media industry the successful candidate will show high levels of business acumen coupled with the experience, energy and gravitas to lead ground-breaking negotiations at senior levels within the music industry. Furthermore, the role involves managing the ongoing relationship and acting as the main contact point for all business and marketing activities between Nokia and the label.

To the successful candidate, Nokia Music offers a unique opportunity to develop their skills and experience while bringing high profile ground breaking services to the music fans worldwide.

Responsibilities:

· Leads the negotiation teams that deliver the business and relationship with a Major label

· Acts as the Nokia contact point for the Major label

· Within Nokia, manages all business towards that Major

· Manages the global artist driven international promotions and campaigns with the relevant Major across the Nokia Music business

· Continually seeks to maximize business opportunities with the labels

· Coordinates with Nokia devices and markets teams on local deal execution

REPORTING:

Reports to Director: Global Content & Business Operations

RELATIONS WITHIN NOKIA MUSIC:

· With all entities that have a stake in the implementation of agreements with the label (e.g. local teams, content operations, commercials and reporting)

· With the Local Label Managers to communicate label specific issues

· With the Head of Local Labels Relations to plan the implementation of the campaigns across all territories

· With the local Labels Managers & Music Editors to ensure a timely merchandising of campaigns on the services

RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN NOKIA:

· With Marketing, Legal, Local Sales and Marketing

RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE NOKIA:

· Industry bodies as required

· Global Rights Holders

· Nokia partners as required

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA:

· Nokia Music revenues and profitability of the business

• Timely closure of negotiations

• Quality of agreements

• Success of implementation

• Number, profile and geographical coverage of promotions

• Quality of relationship within and outside of the Nokia Music business teams

· Adherence to Nokia Values

• Quality of partnerships developed

Qualifications

QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Degree or higher suitable professional qualification

• Significant experience within media/music industry and preferably the digital music sector

• Very successful career to date with evidence of excellent business success

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Reliable and good self organization skills
Excellent presentation skills

Job

Business and Operational Management

Primary Location

US-White Plains

Organization

Services & Software

Schedule

Full-time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)

Job Type
Experienced

Employee Status
Regular

Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time

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Music Jobs at Forced Exposure

AR Accountant / Bookkeeper
Forced Exposure (Malden, Massachusetts)

Posted: July 15, 2008

Address:

Boston Area

Malden, MA 02148

Occu:Distribution

Type:Full-time, Part-time

Description:

FORCED EXPOSURE
Seeks Full Time Accounts Receivable Accountant / Bookkeeper

Forced Exposure is a fiercely independent music distributor located in the Boston area. We are a small and growing company with a deep passion for independently released music covering many genres. We offer a unique work environment with no dress code, friendly non-shedding office dogs, an indoor basketball court, and continuous exposure to new music.

Responsibilities Include:

Accounts Receivable Accounting
Analyze Aging
Generate statements
Communicate with customers
Create Invoices, Credit Memos, and Debit Memos
Apply Credits

General Ledger Accounting
G/L Transaction Posting
G/L Accounts Reconciliation
Month End closing

Bank Accounts Reconciliation

Requirements:

Skills:
Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Active Learning

Computer Applications:
MS Word & Excel, any mid-range accounting system
Strong typing

Experience:
2-4 years accounting experience

Education:
Some College Courses

Compensation:

Forced Exposure offers fully paid individual plan health and dental insurance, a competitive 401k Plan, and Paid Leave.
Salary or wage is competitive and commensurate with skill set and experience.

Apply by Email: employment@forcedexposure.com

Website: http://www.forcedexposure.com

MUSIC JOBS at Southern Records

Lead Salesperson / Marketer
Southern Records (Chicago, Illinois)

Posted: July 10, 2008

Address:

2410 W. Fullerton Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

Occu: Marketing Type: Full-time

• Southern Records, a distributor of numerous independent labels, is looking for an experienced sales and marketing person for our Chicago office.
• We are looking for a self-starter who can join our organization and make an immediate contribution. This position is open now.
• This is a full-time position with benefits; salary is commensurate with experience.
  

Candidates should possess the following attributes:

-An immense passion for unique/independent/underground music.
-Prior music industry sales experience.
-A self-starter who is able to work independently.
-Ability to be accountable for their performance and be willing to adjust work behaviors as needed.
-Ability provide exceptional customer service---someone who truly realizes that the customer is one of our most important assets.
-Ability to maintain established accounts and generate new business as required.
-Top notch phone skills and is comfortable communicating with accounts on a daily basis. This position does require some cold calling.
-The ability to successfully market a new release. You should be familiar with the current state of the retail environment and be comfortable in setting up marketing programs of all scopes and scales.
-Exceptional writing skills.
-Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.
-Very basic graphic design skills.
-Proficient in all standard office software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc).
-Ability to multi-task and adjust on the fly.
-Can attend musical events/concerts on a regular basis.
-Some amount of secondary schooling/professional training/life experience and/or equivalent industry experience.

Please reply to this ad with a resume including salary history as well as a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you would excel at this position. This letter will also serve as a writing sample.

Please note, this is not a graphic design position.

Apply by Email:

zespy@southern.com