Account Manager (Latin Music), Brand… at Universal… · Toronto

Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.

We are searching for creative, innovative, and passionate people to fill a current vacancy on our team. If you love music and are excited about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!

Account Manager (Latin Music), Brand Partnerships – 12 Month Contract

The UMC team works in a hybrid, flexible environment with four days a week from our creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto and one day of work virtually.

Universal Music Group for Brands is looking for a client-centric partnership marketer with a passion for music and culture to join our team. As Account Manager, Brand Partnerships, you will support the creative development, planning and execution of projects that produce results for your clients and deliver value for the organization, displaying and encouraging organization, communication, creativity and innovation.

How You’ll Lead:

• Lead, manage & execute client projects from project sign off to completion, overseeing multiple complex projects with concurrent deadlines through effective account management and budget management
• Build positive business relationships with clients and planning teams through proactive contact including regular meetings throughout a project, responding quickly to requests, offering innovative ideas, understanding challenges, and gaining clients’ trust
• Actively support and collaborate with creative teams on building and pitching/selling-through integrated marketing solutions that deliver against client objectives and drive affinity for Universal Music artists in the marketplace, staying current with all parts of the dynamic marketing mix, including digital, social media and experiential
• Manage project budget, operational cost management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to fulfill obligations, ensuring that all work undertaken maximizes the available cross-functional resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Recap executed projects with both internal & client teams to highlight successes & learning opportunities
• Identify and support the development of incremental business opportunities with existing clients
• Proactively identify and manage problems and develop solutions with internal teams

Creative Skills:

• Expert level understanding and usage of Keynote and PP
• Ability to organize, write and bring ideas to life for external presentations, pitch decks
• Ability to present work to external stakeholders and clients
• Baseline proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design)
• Ability to design marketing materials for concept FPO and work closely with the team to finalize brand/concept identity and print/digital assets for publication / print

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years or proven related experience in a marketing execution, account management or brand partnerships role at an agency
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Intimate knowledge of Latin American markets including Mexico and South America
• Ability to travel internationally
• Demonstrated experience working with large brand partners managing and monitoring budgets across large-scale accounts
• Creation of pitch and marketing materials for brand clients
• Enjoyment in developing & managing relationships will create immediate impact for this role
• Exceptional organizational skills and superb oral and written communication, with seasoned presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with a team, with strong management skills, enthusiasm, and can-do attitude
• Team player who is results-oriented, proactive and has a strong work ethic
• Ability to operate with speed, flexibility, and creativity, with world class attention to detail across all projects’ aspects
• Positivity, passion, a competitive edge, and opinions you can stand behind
• Bold, ambitious, creative thinking; an entrepreneurial style and a growth mindset
• Excellent communication skills anchored by honesty, approachability, and an open mind

What We Offer:

• Employee Family Assistance Program
• 2-week paid Winter Break
• Summer Fridays
• Employee Ticket Box
• Wellness Program

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, people who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from other diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Category: Brand Partnerships / Brand Management

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

The 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.