
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at DistroKid. . Location: AMER - Remote. DistroKid is the world’s largest music distributor to Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Most new music today is released through DistroKid. Help us help millions of musicians be more prolific!. . . 🎤 Play your next big gig at DistroKid! 🎤. . SALARY RANGE: . $135,000 - $160,000 USD. LOCATION:. Fully remote; open to candidates living in . USA ONLY. SPONSORSHIP: . NO; Not provided at this time, including after student visas expire.. . 🪇 Summary:. . We’re looking for someone who lands partnerships that open up new features and opportunities for artists—keeping DistroKid ahead, fueling growth, and giving our members first access to what’s next. This is a senior role: you’ll need to bring your own network, a proven track record in partnerships and business development, and the type of presence that makes people want to work with you again and again.. . 🪇 Your Part in the Band (What you'll do):. . . Spot, shape, and close the right partnership and business development opportunities to help more artists choose and stick with DistroKid.. . Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partners—be someone people genuinely want to work with.. . Lead the end-to-end deal process, from finding and negotiating with partners to launching collaborations that deliver real value and expand our reach.. . Find new opportunity spaces, help us enter them early, and drive our growth within them.. . Stay focused on what’s next—spot trends early, keep us ready to move, and make sure DistroKid is delivering new opportunities for artists right when they need them most.. . Set clear goals for every partnership, use data and insights to measure what’s working, and share what we learn across teams and with partners so we keep getting better and stay ahead. . . . . 🪇 Your Soundcheck (Skills/Qualifications): . . . You have significant experience owning business development and partnerships—ideally in tech, entertainment, or a fast-moving creative industry.. . You have a strong network and know how to turn connections into real opportunities.. . You can see the big picture and act on it, but you’re relentless about follow-through and execution.. . You know how to negotiate deals that set us up for long-term wins, not just short-term gains.. . You’re as comfortable building solid relationships internally as you are externally.. . Data and outcomes matter to you—you use them to learn, improve, and drive decisions.. . You foster strong partnerships. People value working with you, and teams appreciate having you on their side.. . . . . . . . . . . . This . salary range. . ONLY. applies to candidates living in the USA for this job. Rates may differ in other regions.. USA salary range. $135,000. - . $160,000. . USD. 🎸 Ready to rock the world of music tech? Join us in building the tools that empower artists to reach new heights in their music careers. Let's create something legendary!. . . 🎸. What We Offer . 🎸. . Retirement plans (401k, SIPP, etc.), Health Insurance, Generous PTO package, Parental Leave, Home office allowance, Flexible work schedules, Various paid & discounted subscriptions, Engagement activities and more!. . . About DistroKid. . DistroKid was founded in 2013 to provide musicians, managers, and record labels with online tools and services that are innovative, easy-to-use, and affordable. Nearly 2 million artists rely on DistroKid and include hobbyists, up-and-coming musicians, top YouTubers, and household names like 21 Savage, Ludacris, Arizona Zervas, Will Smith, Tom Waits, and more. DistroKid’s expanding array of services includes music distribution, monetization, metadata customization, storage, and promotion. DistroKid’s small staff, coupled with a largely automated backend, has enabled DistroKid to process over 10 million songs—while simultaneously providing fast, personal & friendly customer service to artists of every size. Also, it’s fun to work here 🙂. . For more information, visit . https://distrokid.com. . 🎵 DistroKid is an Equal Opportunity Employer🎵. . We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value a wide range of perspectives and believe that our differences make us stronger.