The Job

Utilising your network, market analysis, business, label, and artist relations, you will be able to source and identify labels & artists. You would have the opportunity to develop your career by working cross-functionally with our international team across the globe, have access to the best-in-class innovative music technology products in the music industry.

As the Business Development person for Believe in Japan, you will define and implement the sourcing and acquisitions strategy for labels & artists. Carrying out first discussions with labels and artists and their management, you will identify their needs and share the perfect offer with our Local Head of Label & Artist Solutions. You will take and lead the contract negotiation.

If you are someone who like to be part of a new business launch in a fast-growing international company, don’t hesitate to apply and meet us!

Responsibilities:  

1.     Develop your Music Industry Network and Identify key labels & artists:

• Contribute to company growth by sourcing label & artist leads in the Japan market from all types and levels by utilizing your network.
• Support the improvement of Japan’s business strategy and execution with Head of Label and Artist Solutions (LAS).
• Develop localized key sales tools to enable Sales team to approach prospect businesses.

2.     Qualify label & artist potential, tailor offer to prospects and close deals:

• Assess label & artists potential, estimate deal value, and collect information to manage the sales pipeline in compliance with defined business rules.
• Build knowledge of company’s different types of deals to cater to label & artist needs
• Manage and update company’s CRM system daily. 
• Present opportunities to your local teams and coordinate with Head of LAS to validate deal offers.
• Carry out meetings with prospective clients to pitch our services and follow up through negotiations until signing, working with the local team.
• Analyze and report progress, and seek constant improvements with the team.

3.     Identify Market Trends and market dynamics and report to management: 

• Audit and identify emerging label & artists market trends by attending meetings, gigs, showcases, conferences, and other events to represent Believe and your key clients.

• Build strong relationships with labels, artists, management, and the local industry (music lawyers etc.).
• Inform internal team about market evolution.

4.     Alignment of clients and internal stakeholders:

• Ensure streamlined communication with all stakeholders
• Ensure the best transition with the team that will handle customer’s day-to-day relationship and support (especially account management team)

The Job

• Daily video optimization/analyzation support for producers including maximizing watch time hours, platform engagement, audience growth, monetization growth, and community interaction, etc.
• Elaboration of Business Reviews, Optimization Plan, Channel Audit, Analysis, and support Sales team in potential acquisition targets
• Educate and on-boarded the producers on product knowledge such as YouTube analytics, YouTube Policies and Copyrights, etc.
• Implement strategies and Best Practices for artists’ and labels’ channels across video platforms.
• Work closely with Video Rights and Distribution Team to analyse clients’ concerns to solve complex support problems by troubleshooting and investigating client and product, prioritizing and escalating issue reports through JIRA.
• Work closely with Head of Distribution and Regional Head of Video in order to improve client relationships and ensure the execution of the local strategy through the respect of internal process.