Artist & Label Manager

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.

Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.

Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers.

With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards.

Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law.

Ready to set the tone with Believe

As a global Artist & Label Development company—obsessed with artist success, powered by technology, and dedicated to empowering local talent at every stage of their career—Believe is seeking a Cairo-based Artist & Label Manager to join our dynamic team of experts. Reporting directly to the Country Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the heart of the Egyptian music ecosystem.

In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of artists and labels ensuring the seamless execution of our services and maintaining the highest levels of partner satisfaction. By leveraging a deep understanding of our products and the music market, you will implement robust accounts management strategies to meet objectives and elevate our artists and labels careers.

Job Description

Account Management

• Client Education: Act as a subject matter expert to keep clients informed on industry trends.
• Service Pitching: Present and integrate company services into client workflows.
• Business Reviews: Conduct regular strategic reviews to track growth and performance.
• Revenue Growth: Drive upsells, contract signings, and high-value renewals.

Release Management

• Consultancy: Provide expert guidance on release strategies and market positioning.
• Optimization: Ensure audio releases are technically and creatively optimized for all platforms.
• Performance Analytics: Deliver detailed reporting and actionable insights.

Audience Development

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Video Audience Development and Editorial Marketing teams.
• Strategic Activation: Execute audience growth levers and lead editorial pitching for key releases.

Risk Management

• Rights Education: Advise clients on complex legal and intellectual property topics.
• Conflict Resolution: Directly manage and resolve rights issues for top-tier accounts.

Execution of yearly role's OKRs as defined with the manager

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the artist landscape and a robust network within the music industry.
• Experience: Proven track record in music distribution, sales, and high-stakes negotiation.
• Analytical Mindset: Passionate about technology, data analysis, and long-term label development.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Languages: Native-level fluency in Arabic and fluent English.

Core Competencies

• Proactivity: The ability to anticipate client needs and secure opportunities ahead of the curve.
• Strategic Thinking: Growth-oriented mindset focused on tailored marketing and release plans.
• Coordination: A proven ability to foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary service teams.
• Data-Driven: Skilled at leveraging performance analytics to empower decision-making.
  
  

SET THE TONE WITH US

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!

At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry.

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world.

We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists.

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive.

ROCK THE JOB

• Tailor-made training and coaching program

• Remote working policy

• A well-being program

• Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist

• Contractor role

SING IN HARMONY

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.

• Shaping Together: A Group-wide event focused on volunteerism and community impact

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.