Saban is seeking a top Managing Director to work closely with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop and lead a portfolio of Latin artist managers and management company subsidiaries.
The right executive will have a track record for delivery results through innovative thinking, integrated planning, inventive problem solving, and exceptional execution.
Investment Origination
- Originate acquisition opportunities based on a global target market for Latin artists
- Investment due diligence (financial, competitive, strategic, etc.)
- Create quarterly and annual forecasts
- Build a company infrastructure to support an aggressive business plan of artist managers
- Drive performance resulting in strong revenue growth
- Negotiate deals and contracts
- Analyze and dissect portfolio performance in order to implement timely adjustments to business direction
- Provide expert oversight across strategy development, contract negotiations/management, and marketing
- Communicate with international markets to customize and ensure marketing campaigns are relevant to a global fan-base
- Develop and maintain external partnerships and relationships; a proven ability to work with and influence a diversity of stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
- Research, assemble and prepare data and special reports, analyzing and synthesizing information as needed
- Create and manage budgets, periodic forecasts and all related matters of spending
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years’ progressive experience in the contemporary Latin music scene and music marketplace
- Ability to make key business recommendations and decisions
- Experience working with big personalities
- Strong existing relationships with labels, artists, and management companies in the Latin community
- Deep knowledge of growth objectives of the music industry
- Thorough understanding of strategic objectives of traditional and emerging media landscapes
- Fluent and proficient in English and Spanish
- Business and transaction experience required
- High energy, resiliency, and drive
- Experience creating executive-level presentations with broader company support
- Entrepreneurial, out-of-the box thinker, with a roll-up-your sleeves mentality and a collaborative hands-on approach
- Highest level of integrity and judgement; trustworthy, credible and demonstrates a high level of tact and discretion
- Exceptionally strong organizational and project management skills
- Maintain an outstanding pristine reputation that will adequately represent the SABAN name to the outside world
