Business Development Manager (Music & Entertainment)
Responsibilities
About the team
TikTok LIVE-Regional Operations-Japan aims to empower a safe, authentic, and inclusive LIVE environment and provide the best real-time experience that cultivates a sense of belonging, enhances real-life experience, enables diverse businesses and provides economic opportunities for people to interact in real-time. Members with high motivation to grow gather, and there is a culture of open discussion from a qualitative and quantitative point of view.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing and operating content creators. Through strategic planning and creator management, expand the scale of content creators and support their growth within a collaborative and thriving creator community.
- Lead Partnership Development: Drive the acquisition and partnership development of creator agencies within the music and entertainment sectors for TikTok LIVE. Build and nurture strong relationships with agencies, collaborating effectively to enhance and grow the TikTok LIVE platform together.
- Provide Enablement Support: Provide comprehensive support for agency growth, including performance reporting and creator analysis for agencies with music/entertainment background.
- Create Resources and Guidelines: Develop manuals, workshops, educational materials, best practice documents tailored for agencies to ensure effective collaboration and compliance.
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- Manage Performance Metrics: Set, track, and manage goals and KPIs, utilizing data analysis to measure success and inform future strategies.
- Execute Related Initiatives: Plan and execute additional initiatives that align with the overall goals of TikTok LIVE and support the growth of partnerships within the music and entertainment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in sales or business development in the music, entertainment, or related industries.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a diverse and international environment.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese.
- English proficiency sufficient to collaborate with stakeholders in other regions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in music, entertainment, or related industries.
- Experience in B2B sales, especially in new business development.
- Proven experience in building and managing a team from scratch.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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