A&R / Artist Development Manager

About Green Tea Distribution
Green Tea Distribution is where music distribution meets real artist development .

Built by the team behind Mind of a Genius Records (ZHU, Gallant, THEY., Mindchatter), we help independent artists grow like signed artists — without giving up ownership.

We combine:

Premium music distribution

1-on-1 strategy & release planning

Playlist & industry access

Ongoing A&R feedback

We’re growing fast and looking for someone who understands both artists and the business to help us scale.

Role Overview
We’re hiring an A&R / Artist Development Manager to work directly with our sales lead to convert and onboard new artists.

This is not a traditional sales role.

You’ll be speaking with artists daily — understanding their vision, identifying gaps in their strategy, and helping them see how GTD can actually move their career forward.

You should be equally comfortable:

Giving real feedback on music and branding

Talking rollout strategy and positioning

Closing high-intent artists into paid plans

What You’ll Do

Take inbound calls with artists (warm leads from marketing + outbound)

Run A&R-style strategy conversations (not scripted sales calls)

Identify serious artists vs hobbyists and prioritize accordingly

Close new users into GTD subscription plans

Onboard new members and ensure strong first-week activation

Provide ongoing light-touch A&R feedback and direction

Work closely with Barry and the team to refine pitch, funnel, and targeting

Who You Are

3+ years experience in music industry (A&R, management, label, or artist services)

MUST Love sales / artist onboarding to the mission behind GTD, (sales experienced preferred)

Strong understanding of:

Release strategy

Streaming ecosystem (Spotify, Apple, editorial, etc.)

Artist branding and positioning

Naturally persuasive — but not salesy

Can build trust quickly with artists

Organized, responsive, and comfortable handling volume

Bonus Points

Existing network of artists, managers, or producers

Experience selling music services or working at a distributor/label

Comfortable giving direct, honest creative feedback

Compensation

Base + commission on closes

High earning potential based on performance

Opportunity to grow into a senior A&R / leadership role as we scale

Why This Role Matters
Most artists don’t fail because of their music — they fail because they lack strategy, feedback, and the right team .

You’ll be the person who helps bridge that gap.

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