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Full-Time

Director of Sales

Emerging & Scaled, UK

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Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • You have 10+ years of experience in the digital media space in the UK, 5+ years in managing a team in the UK.
  • You have proven ability to lead meetings with multiple senior partners.
  • You have pre-existing strong relationships with marketers/clients across the UK.
  • You are in alignment with Spotify's values and a passion for Spotify products and marketing.
  • You have strong existing relationships with top marketing decision makers.
  • You have extensive knowledge of performance marketing, including industry trends, measurement, attribution, and competitive product knowledge.
  • You have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust with C-level clients by understanding their business needs.
  • You have deep knowledge of digital advertising buying and ad tech platforms.
  • You have competency in hiring, team building, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the growth strategy for the E&S business, staying informed about regional trends and effectively communicating these insights to your team.
  • Lead and manage a team of Sellers, providing coaching, development, and setting revenue quotas and critical metrics to ensure team success.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with key E&S clients and agency partners, serving as the main point of contact and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement measurement strategies based on key performance indicators to drive success and demonstrate the value of our advertising solutions.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, translating them into strategic opportunities to drive business growth.
  • Determine individual quotas and account lists for your team members collaborating with sales operations, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Develop strategic insights, find opportunities, and provide structured performance reporting within your market or market vertical.
  • Define and implement the go-to-market strategy, representing Spotify's voice in the E&S sector.
  • Maintain expertise in Spotify's advertising products and developments, identifying cross-selling opportunities aligned with customer business goals.
  • Conduct independent market analysis to identify, prioritize, and secure business opportunities based on the dynamics and customer strategies specific to E&S.
  • Own reporting and manage cross functional partnerships for your region, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, disseminating standard processes and outstanding work across the team and the broader organization.

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which is supported by ads, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$3.1B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's continuous innovation, such as the AI DJ and new podcast features, keeps the platform fresh and engaging for users.
  • The company's global reach and diverse content library provide ample opportunities for cultural impact and market expansion.
  • Spotify's dual revenue streams from subscriptions and advertising offer financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive music streaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
  • Dependence on licensing agreements with music labels could lead to increased costs or content limitations.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's extensive music library and personalized playlists set it apart from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
  • The freemium model allows Spotify to cater to a wide range of users, from those who prefer free, ad-supported listening to those willing to pay for premium features.
  • Spotify's innovative features like AI DJ and podcast comment sections enhance user engagement and offer unique experiences not commonly found on other platforms.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events