About me
Focused and effective communicator, account manager and creative with over 20 years sales, account management, business development and creative experience within the music industry, developing commercial business and content for both major and independent organisations such as Live Nation Merchandise, EMI Music and Shindig! Magazine.
• Successfully manages business development, implements sales campaigns at local and European level, develops initiatives between creative and sales to maximise potential profits.
• Acts as a client focused project manager and forges trusted relationships internally and externally, initiates efficient cross-departmental communication, gains in-depth understanding of business needs and forms a critical overview in order to deliver success across multiple divisions.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about music, licensing and pop-culture and applies this knowledge to ensure effective and commercial IP management.
Work history
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Assistant EditorShindig! Magazine
London, United KingdomPart Time
Enhancing the specialist music magazine through management of in-depth content, diverse feature commissioning, and driving relationships with PR, artists and writers to increase monthly advertising revenue and content quality.
Shaping and developing the magazine’s content and reach through engagement with PR and catalogue and frontline labels to include content based around both catalogue and emerging artists.
Management of contributing writers and content submission ensuring effective working relationships delivered on time and to the correct deadlines.
Responsibility for monthly administration of written and visual content including proofing, sub- editing and ensuring delivery in a timely manner with attention to detail and content quality.
Maximising advertising revenue working effectively alongside the Editor & Chief and Advertising Manager to maximise advertising revenue.
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Sales/Business Development Manager, UK & EuropeGot To Have It Ltd
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Assisting new business start-up applying cross functional knowledge to develop product ranges, B2B platform, and UK & European Sales for distribution of licensed music apparel.
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