Theorchard

Theorchard

Director, Commercial Partnerships Lead - The Orchard

Los Angeles, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 54 days ago
Data AnalysisSignal ProcessingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • About The Orchard The Orchard is a leading global music distributor and Artist & Label services company operating in 50+ markets worldwide.
  • The Orchard's comprehensive artist & label services offerings include marketing, sync licensing, premium video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, radio promotion, D2C, and more.
  • Role Summary: This leadership position serves as the company's senior expert and strategic owner for the entire frontline relationship with YouTube & Social Platforms in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Partnership Management: Own the strategic relationship with the assigned DSP(s), serving as the primary commercial and strategic contact for key counterparts.
  • Influence & Strategic Presence: Build and maintain deep-seated relationships at the assigned DSP through consistent face-to-face engagement.
  • You will act as a trusted in-person partner and networker at partner and label offices.
  • Operational Excellence: Collaborate with Relationship Leads and label clients to integrate best practices into high-value pitches.
  • You will implement solutions that align with business goals as a strategic problem solver, facilitating comprehensive solutions through collaboration.
  • Own the strategic relationship with the assigned DSP(s), serving as the primary commercial and strategic contact for key counterparts.
  • Build and maintain deep-seated relationships at the assigned DSP through consistent face-to-face engagement.
  • Collaborate with Relationship Leads and label clients to integrate best practices into high-value pitches.
  • Partner closely with the Corporate Strategy team to build and maintain sophisticated financial reports that track revenue performance against targets.
  • Proven experience building or maintaining streaming and financial reports.

Requirements

  • Professional Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in music industry commerce, digital distribution, or platform relations.
  • Platform Expertise: Deep, nuanced understanding of the DSP YouTube & Socials ecosystem, including their specific editorial processes, algorithm drivers, and creator tools.
  • A boots on the ground mindset is essential for building the deep-seated relationships required for this role.
  • Commercial Data Interpretation: Advanced proficiency in DSP data
  • You should have a track record of upskilling a team to ensure operational consistency.
  • 7-10+ years of experience in music industry commerce, digital distribution, or platform relations.
  • Advanced proficiency in DSP data

Benefits

  • Own the financial health of the assigned account.
  • Lead the development and delivery of weekly streaming reports that assess the health of the account.
  • You must be able to translate raw streaming data into revenue projections and account health narratives.

Company info

  • This leadership position serves as the company's senior expert and strategic owner for the entire frontline relationship with YouTube & Social Platforms in the US.
  • Reporting directly to the VP, Frontline Commerce, this role is accountable for maximizing commercial outcomes and strategic alignment with the partners.
  • This leader translates high-level company goals into concrete, data-driven partnership strategies, managing external relationships and driving cross-functional execution.
  • We specialize in being artist focused, blending industry expertise and technology, leveraging data to drive success, and providing streamlined digital and physical distribution solutions.

This listing is sourced directly from Theorchard's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.