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Managing Director, Northern Europe

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Spotify

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need senior leadership experience in consumer/media, strong creator engagement, market knowledge, P&L responsibility, excellent communication, project management skills, and fluency in English.
  • You will lead strategic initiatives, drive user growth, enhance monetization, communicate regionally, cultivate partnerships, and align marketing strategies with company objectives.

Requirements

  • - Validated experience in senior leadership roles within consumer or media-related industries, known to work in leading cross-functional teams within an international and matrix organisational structure.
  • - Strong background in engaging with creators, artists, and industry collaborators, with market knowledge in the Music, Video, Audio or Podcasts space.
  • - Ability to form effective relationships across dispersed locations, with experience in technology, digital, or media sectors. Deep understanding of market dynamics and ability to drive growth and monetisation.
  • - Proficiency in critical communication, market analysis, and impactful engagement, to build partnerships and gain support. Tried capability to lead through open, inclusive, and non-prestigious methods.
  • - Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus.
  • - Ideally experience in partial or full ownership of P&L decisions and strategy regionally.
  • - Excellent project management skills to prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • What You'll Do
  • Strategic Leadership & Engagement: Lead strategic partnerships and initiatives within the market, driving collaborative efforts and encouraging growth opportunities. Provide leadership and oversight for local functional teams (Music, Studios, Marketing & Strategy Ops) in collaboration with global counterparts.
  • Represent Spotify as a key spokesperson, advocating our values and initiatives to diverse audiences. Develop and further relationships with internal partners globally to support cohesive strategies. Advocate for regional insights and needs. Engage in negotiations with partners and creators, fostering mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Implement Spotify’s business strategies optimally, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Address challenges proactively to uphold strategic alignment and drive success.
  • Strategic Growth & Monetisation: Drive user growth (MAU and subscribers). Improve monetisation strategies to boost Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), particularly through Advertising Sales. Develop a team of marketing professionals to ensure timely execution of campaigns and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build tailored marketing plans.
  • Drive brand awareness and customer acquisition through innovative marketing initiatives. Evaluate market trends and competitor actions to capitalise on opportunities. Handle marketing budgets and prioritise optimally. Build and maintain strong connections with external partners and agencies. Stay informed about industry trends and effective marketing strategies.
  • Collaboration & Partnership: Serve as the main voice of Spotify in the region, connecting with the public, collaborators, and partners. Cultivate an inclusive culture that unites people around a shared vision.
  • Provide insights to Product & Technology teams on regional needs. Drive the effective implementation of Spotify’s strategies. Collaborate with global functions to ensure strategic objectives are met.
  • Communication and Influence: Communicate openly to establish key partnerships. Listen, learn, and remain curious to continuously improve and innovate. Analyse market opportunities and communicate insights to drive impactful actions. Develop and implement marketing strategies for the Northern Europe region.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Managing Director role?

This role will ideally be located in London, United Kingdom.

What regions does the Managing Director of Northern Europe oversee?

The Managing Director oversees the Northern Europe region, which includes the Nordics, UK, and Ireland.

What teams will the Managing Director be coordinating with?

The Managing Director will coordinate with Marketing, Music, and Podcast functions, as well as engage with Legal, Licensing, Global Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.

What is the expected number of employees under the Managing Director's indirect accountability?

The Managing Director will be indirectly accountable for approximately 250 employees.

What types of initiatives will the Managing Director be responsible for?

The Managing Director will lead strategic partnerships, initiatives within the market, and collaborate with local functional teams to drive growth opportunities.

What skill set is preferred for this role regarding languages?

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required; additional languages are considered a plus.

Is experience with P&L decisions valued for this position?

Yes, experience in partial or full ownership of P&L decisions and strategy regionally is preferred.

What are the key responsibilities related to marketing for the Managing Director?

The Managing Director is responsible for driving brand awareness, customer acquisition, and evaluating market trends to develop tailored marketing plans and handle marketing budgets.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is critical, as the Managing Director will serve as the main voice of Spotify in the region and connect with the public, collaborators, and partners to foster an inclusive culture.

Will the Managing Director need to engage in negotiations?

Yes, engaging in negotiations with partners and creators to foster mutually beneficial relationships is part of the role.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Validated experience in senior leadership roles within consumer or media-related industries and leading cross-functional teams in an international and matrix organisational structure is required.

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Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.