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April 01, 2009

Music Buyer - Specialmove

United Kingdom
JOB TITLE: Music Buyer
LOCATION: South East England
SALARY: Competitive Package - DOE
BENEFITS: As above
REF NO: SM/LJ/54/1018
 
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE CONTACT matthew@specialmove.com OR CALL  +44 (0)141 585 6491
YOUR DETAILS REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED TO OUR CLIENT WITHOUT YOUR AGREEMENT
 
COMPANY OVERVIEW
 
Our client is a highly regarded market leading online retailer, constantly innovating and improving its service, marketing and range experience to keep it ahead of the competition. A true success story they continue to deliver impressive growth in turnover and profitability. For successful candidates they offer security and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, cutting edge environment
 
JOB SUMMARY
 
The Music Buyer will own the commercial relationship between the business and the music suppliers. To qualify for this role candidates must have exceptional quantitive analytical skills and be strong negotiators.
 
Direct experience of the Music sector while useful is not essential as extensive training is available.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
• Negotiate existing or new label terms/contracts at Sales Director Level
• Building strong relationships with valued music label partners
• Managing label release schedules and building inspiring campaigns to enhance the market segment share of the music market
• Working with the Site merchandising team to drive effective campaigns and rate cards for labels marketing budgets.
• Managing label marketing budgets for the online store through rate cards or through innovative and creative means to enhance sales and spend.
• Liaising with the Buying and Inventory teams to assist in sensible decision making processes for managing stock and inventory
• Being the central point of contact for the label for all issues, from accounting through to operational issues.
• Increasing on site music selection by discovering new product or labels for the category as well as working with existing labels to enhance on site selection
• Defining and driving cost saving initiatives
• Working with the Global Vendor manager teams to define and execute best practice.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable on vendor payments to ensure agreement terms are executed accurately
• Being an Ambassador within the industry to enhance the position of the organisation
 
The Music Buyer will be accountable for:-
 
• KPIs relating to margin, selection and marketing revenue. Identifying drivers of KPIs and suggesting/implementing ways to influence
• Hitting Cost Out improvements targets for relevant labels
• Understanding of individual, department and company goals and strategies and working towards these
• Maintaining operational performance for relevant labels
• Label relationship management
 
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 
• Candidates must have exceptional quantitive analytical skills
• Qualified to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level coupled with significant management experience
• Ideally, but not necessary, working knowledge of Music industry, both physical and digital, including contacts.
• Knowledge of the buying trading function of a retailer / supplier relationship.
• Strong influencing skills and negotiation skills.
• Project/Program Management - ability to make trade-offs between schedule, resources and scope in order to deliver on project.
• Understands P&L and more complex financials
• Ability to understand needs of the business and external partners, and negotiate to influence outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Able to prioritise in complex, fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Builds consensus as needed.
• Insists on the highest standards from self and others, driving accountability for results.
• Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships.
 
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE CONTACT matthew@specialmove.com OR CALL +44 (0)141 585 6491
YOUR DETAILS REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED TO OUR CLIENT WITHOUT YOUR AGREEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
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