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Universal Music Group

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need sales or marketing experience in media, understanding of physical formats, strong analytical and organizational skills, plus effective communication and multitasking abilities.
  • You will manage sales forecasting, monitor performance, coordinate releases, support marketing campaigns, and track data while ensuring clear communication across global teams.

Requirements

  • Experience in sales, commercial, or marketing support within home entertainment, music, or media
  • Understanding of physical formats (DVD, Blu-ray, CD, Vinyl) and the retail environment
  • Strong marketing initiative and skills
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills across multiple territories
  • Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data
  • Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working with international teams
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Support global sales planning processes, including forecasting, demand tracking, and performance reporting
  • Consolidate territory forecasts and provide analysis to support commercial decision-making
  • Monitor sales performance across markets and highlight risks and opportunities
  • Assist in aligning regional teams around targets and release plans
  • Work closely with all markets with particular focus on US and UK teams.
  • Support the planning and rollout of physical releases, including format mix, pricing, and configuration
  • Coordinate with production and supply chain teams to ensure accurate product setup and delivery timelines
  • Maintain and track release schedules across territories
  • Ensure product information is clearly communicated to international teams
  • Support the development of global marketing plans and campaign materials
  • Coordinate the distribution of campaign assets, toolkits, and guidelines to regional teams
  • Take ownership of social media marketing campaigns for physical and digital product.
  • Act as a central point of contact for international markets, ensuring clear and consistent communication
  • Track campaign implementation and gather feedback from territories
  • Assist in identifying opportunities for catalogue activity, including reissues and themed campaigns
  • Support the execution of catalogue initiatives across international markets
  • Monitor performance and contribute insights to inform future planning
  • Compile and analyse sales data, forecasts, and campaign performance metrics
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for internal stakeholders
  • Track market trends and competitor activity within the physical space
  • Work closely with global, regional, production, and supply chain teams to support execution
  • Coordinate timelines and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders
  • Support budget tracking and administrative processes where required

FAQs

What does the Sales & Marketing Manager role involve?

The role involves coordinating global sales and marketing activities, maintaining release schedules, supporting PR and social campaigns, and analyzing sales data to maximize campaign performance.

Is prior experience in music or media required for this position?

Yes, experience in sales, commercial, or marketing support within home entertainment, music, or media is required for this position.

What types of products will I be working with in this role?

You will work with physical formats such as Blu-ray, vinyl, CD, merchandise, and video on demand (VOD) releases.

Will I collaborate with teams in other countries?

Yes, you will collaborate closely with UK and US sales teams and serve as a central point of contact for international markets.

Are there opportunities for career development within the company?

Yes, Universal Music provides a supportive environment for career growth and development in various commercial and innovative areas.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include sales planning and coordination, release and product setup, marketing coordination, catalogue support, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Universal Music is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring no applicant is treated less favorably due to gender, race, disability, or other factors.

What benefits does this position offer?

Benefits include a group personal pension scheme, private medical insurance, paid annual leave, and various employee discounts, among others.

How does the company approach adjustments for employees with neurocognitive variations?

The company recognizes the importance of diversity of thought and is committed to making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes for employees with different needs and working styles.

What skills are essential for the Sales & Marketing Manager role?

Essential skills include strong communication, organization, analytical abilities, marketing initiatives, attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.