Account Manager, Brand Partnerships

at  Universal Music Group

Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.
Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.
We are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!
Account Manager, Brand Partnerships
Posting closing: June 21, 2024
The UMC team works four days a week from our creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto and one day to work virtually.
Universal Music Group for Brands is looking for a client-centric partnership marketer with a passion for music and entertainment to join our team. As Account Manager, Brand Partnerships, you will lead the planning and execution of live partnerships that produce results for clients and deliver value for the organization, displaying and encouraging organization, communication, creativity and innovation.
Responsibilities
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Lead the execution of client projects from sign-off to completion, managing multiple projects with concurrent deadlines through effective execution, account management and budget management

• Build positive business relationships with clients and internal planning teams
• Project tasks include proactive contact, responding quickly to requests, offering innovative ideas, understanding/ addressing challenges and gaining clients’ trust
• Manage project budget, operational cost management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to fulfill obligations, ensuring that all work undertaken maximizes the available cross-functional resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Recap executed projects with both internal & client teams to highlight successes & learning opportunities
• Identify and support the development of incremental business opportunities with existing clients
• Manage assigned new business categories, including consistent market research, outreach and supporting pitch development
• Proactively identify and manage problems and develop solutions with internal teams
• Understand our business and drive affinity for Universal Music artists in the marketplace, staying current with all parts of the dynamic marketing mix, including digital, social media and experiential
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years or proven related experience in a marketing execution, account management or event executions role at an agency, brand or property
• Demonstrated experience working with brand partners
• Hardworking, honest, knowledgeable and attentive
• Presentation skills and experience an asset
• Enjoyment in managing relationships will create immediate impact for this role
• Deep understanding and immersion in culture – primarily music, sponsorship and media
• Extensive experience managing and monitoring budgets across large-scale accounts
• Exceptional organizational skills and superb oral and written communication, with strong presentation skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, with strong management skills, enthusiasm and can-do attitude
• Team player who is results-oriented, proactive and has a strong work ethic
• Ability to operate with speed, flexibility and creativity, with world class attention to detail across all projects’ aspects

Universal Music Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, people who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from other diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Category:
Brand Partnerships / Brand Managemen

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