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• Curiosity: We do our best work when were immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation and innovation is the key to our future.

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• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown and were committed to keeping the faith acting with integrity and delivering on our promises.

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Director Physical Catalogue Sales (EMEA)

Position Summary
The Director of Physical Catalog Sales EMEA will be responsible for leading and growing the physical catalog sales across Europe the Middle East and Africa. This role involves developing and executing sales strategies managing a regional sales team and collaborating with marketing and product development to ensure the continued success of our physical catalog offerings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales leadership deep knowledge of the EMEA market and a passion for driving results.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed physical catalog sales targets in the EMEA region. Lead mentor and motivate a high-performing sales team fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Analyze market trends competitor activities and customer needs to identify new business opportunities and refine sales strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners distributors and other stakeholders across EMEA. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing product development and operations to optimize product offerings promotional activities and supply chain efficiency. Prepare and present regular sales forecasts performance reports and market insights to senior leadership. Manage the sales budget effectively ensuring optimal allocation of resources to maximize ROI. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies within the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in sales leadership with at least 3-5 years in a regional management role within the EMEA market.

• Proven experience in physical catalog sales or a similar retail/consumer goods industry.

• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets in a competitive environment.

• Experience managing and developing a diverse sales team across multiple countries.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities.

• Exceptional communication negotiation and presentation skills.

• Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and consumer behavior.

• Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.

• Fluent in English; additional fluency in other major European languages (e.g. German French Spanish) is highly desirable.

• Ability to travel extensively across the EMEA region as required.

• Experience working in the music industry.

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As the home to 10K Projects Asylum Atlantic Music Group East West FFRR Fueled by Ramen Nonesuch Parlophone Rhino Roadrunner Sire Warner Records Warner Classics and several other of the worlds premier recording labels Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company Warner Chappell Music represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA which supports the independent community as well as artist services division addition WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

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