Director, Physical Revenue
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music everything we do we are committed to artistry innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music music publishing merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How Youll Lead:
The Director Physical Revenue works across UMGs physical businessdriving revenue margin and execution across all labels partners and retail channels. This role is integral in helping to determine the physical release strategy and ensures delivery with full accountability for how physical product is planned produced distributed and sold.
How Youll Create:
Own the Business
- Lead/integral part of physical revenue strategy across all formats configurations and accounts.
- Set the standard for product pricing and release execution across the company.
- Identify and unlock revenue opportunities across core and non-traditional channels.
Drive Forecasting & Investment Discipline
- Own demand forecasts manufacturing decisions and inventory risk.
- Manage P&Ls across all physical configurations.
- Align inventory investment with commercial priorities marketing moments and sales expectations.
Execute Relentlessly
- Oversee end-to-end physical release executionfrom manufacturing through retail delivery.
- Ensure product is in market on time and positioned to sell.
- Eliminate gaps across supply chain distribution and internal teams.
Control Inventory & Supply Chain
- Own inventory levels across all configurationsbalancing availability with risk.
- Partner with Supply Chain and distribution to drive speed accuracy and efficiency.
- Act as escalation point for manufacturing inventory and retail issues.
Maximize Retail Performance
- Partner with commercial teams and retailers to drive placement visibility and sell-through.
- Deliver account-specific and exclusive configurations where they drive incremental revenue.
- Serve as lead account manager for Walmart owning the relationship business planning and revenue growth.
- Develop Walmart-specific strategies including exclusives merchandising and promotional programs.
- Drive alignment with Walmart on forecasts inventory flow and in-store/online execution.
Measure & Improve
- Own reporting across all physical sales and performance metrics.
- Ensure accuracy with Billboard Luminate and all chart reporting.
- Continuously improve systems processes and coordination to move faster and operate smarter.
Bring Your Vibe:
- Deep experience in physical music retail and supply chain.
- Strong operator with proven ownership of forecasting inventory and P&Ls.
- High commercial instincts with the ability to make clear decisive calls.
- Effective cross-functional leader who drives alignment and accountability.
- Experience managing key retail accounts including Walmart strongly preferred.
Impact
- Delivers physical revenue growth and margin expansion.
- Ensures flawless execution across all releases.
- Reduces inventory risk and operational inefficiencies.
- Strengthens strategic partnerships with key retailers including Walmart.
- Establishes a more disciplined scalable physical business
Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes spa treatments meal services travel and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Job Category:
Commercial ServicesSalary Range:
$74250 - $155000The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. We own and operate a broad array of businesses in more than 60 countries.