Universal Music Group · 3 weeks ago
Executive Vice President, Commerce
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $500K/yr
12+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Executive Vice President of Commerce will guide the commercial strategy for REPUBLIC Collective, focusing on performance across streaming, retail, and D2C, while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Define and lead the commercial strategy across REPUBLIC Collective and its labels
Build high-impact first-week and lifecycle strategies grounded in forecasting and platform insights
Establish ambitious performance goals and hold teams accountable for delivering them
Anticipate shifts in fan behavior, platform algorithms, and cultural dynamics
Promote a culture of refinement and continuous improvement
Serve as a senior strategic partner to DSP executives and top retail accounts
Negotiate and secure marquee editorial, marketing, and platform opportunities
Guide ecommerce and D2C strategy, creating compelling fan-focused programs
Identify emerging opportunities in social commerce, gaming, creator platforms and beyond
Position REPUBLIC Collective as a best-in-class partner
Lead integration across departments, tying artist campaigns and initiatives directly to commercial execution
Oversee physical product and retail strategy including vinyl and collectibles
Ensure global alignment and synchronization of releases
Use real-time analytics to adjust campaign strategies with precision
Champion AI-supported tools to enhance forecasting and execution
Lead and mentor a high-performing commerce organization
Build a culture defined by excellence, curiosity, ambition, and accountability
Encourage a growth mindset focused on raising the bar with each cycle
Serve as an influential voice at the executive level
Develop emerging leaders and maintain organizational readiness
Operates as a highly collaborative leader who embraces additional duties and assigned tasks in support of organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
12-15+ years of senior leadership experience in music commerce or related fields
Proven ability to deliver sustained commercial growth
Deep senior relationships across DSPs, retail partners, and affiliates
Fluency in forecasting, analytics, chart rules, and audience insights
Expertise in physical product strategy and D2C operations
Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Strong commitment to artistry and cultural intelligence
High achievement orientation and drive to exceed expectations
Strong strategic and operational instincts
Relationship-centered leadership
Ability to interpret culture and fan behavior with nuance
Innovative thinking and willingness to challenge convention
Leadership grounded in accountability and continuous improvement
Preferred
Experience with AI-enabled tools is valuable
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
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
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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