Director, Distribution

sonymusicentertainment· SME Korea
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📍 Asia, Korea, Seoul

About this role

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in Sony Music Korea’s local business growth, managing both new and existing distribution and investment partnerships. You will lead a talented operations team while serving as a trusted partner to labels across our network. The ideal candidate will thrive on building relationships, driving growth, and turning strategy into results.

 

What you will do:

  • Lead new distribution and investment partnership opportunities, from evaluation and negotiation through deal execution.
  • Manage and support existing partner labels, fostering strong relationships and driving long-term business growth.
  • Oversee day-to-day distribution operations to ensure seamless execution and service excellence.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the distribution team, driving performance and collaboration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support partner success and execute strategic initiatives.

 

Who you are:

Technical Capabilities: 

  • 15+ years proven experience in music distribution, label relations, business development, or partnership management within the music industry.
  • Strong commercial mindset with a track record of negotiating and executing distribution, or investment agreements.
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish trusted partnerships both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strategic thinker, capable of translating business insights into actionable growth strategies.

 

What we give you:

  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey 
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork 
  • We invest in your professional growth & development 

 

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.



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This Director, Distribution role at sonymusicentertainment is based in Asia, Korea, Seoul. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Director, Distribution at sonymusicentertainment belong to?
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This Director, Distribution position at sonymusicentertainment was posted on Sep 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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