We’re looking for a Commercial Promotions Partnerships Manager to join our team in New York. This role is responsible for owning and growing a portfolio of music partners, with a focus on long-term partnership value, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
You’ll act as the day-to-day strategic owner of your partners’ relationship, working alongside your Account Manager as part of a dedicated partner team. In addition to label and distributor partners, you’ll collaborate with artist managers and agency teams to build promotion strategies for new and catalog releases. Together, you’ll deliver thoughtful, data-driven plans across Spotify’s commercial promotion tools, including Marquee, Showcase, and Discovery Mode. Success in this role comes from strong partner outcomes, sustainable growth, and the ability to move relationships forward in a consistent, intentional way.
What You'll Do
Lead promotion strategy for new and catalog releases across a portfolio of music label and licensor partners, serving as the primary point of contact for partnership planning and long-term growthDevelop and maintain Annual Partnership Plans that connect partner business goals to the right mix of Spotify promotion toolsWork closely with an Account Manager to align strategy, execution, and day-to-day partner support across Marquee, Showcase, and Discovery ModeLead partner conversations that focus on business goals, growth opportunities, and long-term value, not just individual campaignsTranslate partner needs and feedback into clear internal asks, coordinating across Product, Sales Ops, Insights, Marketing, Finance, and regional teamsUse data and insights to shape compelling narratives, identify growth opportunities, and inform recommendationsSupport priority releases and promotional moments by aligning strategy, tools, and execution across the partner teamMonitor partner health, tool adoption, and performance trends, proactively identifying areas for improvement or expansionMaintain accurate documentation and account context in internal systems to ensure continuity across the partner teamWho You Are
You have experience working at, or closely with, record companies, distributors, artist management teams, agencies, or other music industry partnersYou have experience managing external partners in music, media, digital platforms, or adjacent industriesYou’re comfortable owning strategy while collaborating closely with peers on executionYou think in terms of plans, narratives, and outcomes, not just tasks or transactionsYou work well in cross-functional environments and know how to influence without formal authorityYou’re confident using data and insights to support recommendations and tell a clear storyYou’re organized, proactive, and able to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day needsYou communicate clearly, follow through, and build trust over timeSpanish language proficiency is a plus for collaborating with a broad range of partners and stakeholdersWhere You'll Be
This role is based in New York, NYWe offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from homeWe ask that you come in2-3 times per week