Universal Music Group

Director, Physical Revenue

Universal Music Group$74K — $155K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in physical music, retail, and supply chain management.
  • Proven track record of ownership over forecasting, inventory, and P&L management.
  • Strong commercial instincts and decision-making capabilities.
  • Effective cross-functional leadership experience with accountability focus.
  • Experience managing key retail accounts, notably Walmart, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the physical revenue strategy across all formats and accounts.
  • Set the standard for product, pricing, and release execution company-wide.
  • Identify and unlock revenue opportunities in core and non-traditional channels.
  • Own demand forecasts, manufacturing decisions, and inventory risk management.
  • Oversee end-to-end physical release execution from manufacturing to retail delivery.
  • Maximize retail performance through partnerships with commercial teams and retailers.
  • Own reporting and continuously improve sales processes and systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with full mental health service coverage.
  • Fertility coverage for eligible participants and wellness reimbursements up to $720/year.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement offered.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off for exempt employees and 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees.
  • Generous paid parental leave and 2-weeks paid Winter Break.
Full Job Description

How You'll Lead:

The Director, Physical Revenue works across UMG’s physical business—driving revenue, margin, and execution across all labels, partners, and retail channels. This role is integral in helping to determine the physical release strategy and ensures delivery, with full accountability for how physical product is planned, produced, distributed, and sold.


How You'll Create:

Own the Business
  • Lead/integral part of physical revenue strategy across all formats, configurations, and accounts.
  • Set the standard for product, pricing, and release execution across the company.
  • Identify and unlock revenue opportunities across core and non-traditional channels.

Drive Forecasting & Investment Discipline
  • Own demand forecasts, manufacturing decisions, and inventory risk.
  • Manage P&Ls across all physical configurations.
  • Align inventory investment with commercial priorities, marketing moments, and sales expectations.

Execute Relentlessly
  • Oversee end-to-end physical release execution—from manufacturing through retail delivery.
  • Ensure product is in market, on time, and positioned to sell.
  • Eliminate gaps across supply chain, distribution, and internal teams.

Control Inventory & Supply Chain
  • Own inventory levels across all configurations—balancing availability with risk.
  • Partner with Supply Chain and distribution to drive speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Act as escalation point for manufacturing, inventory, and retail issues.

Maximize Retail Performance
  • Partner with commercial teams and retailers to drive placement, visibility, and sell-through.
  • Deliver account-specific and exclusive configurations where they drive incremental revenue.
  • Serve as lead account manager for Walmart, owning the relationship, business planning, and revenue growth.
  • Develop Walmart-specific strategies including exclusives, merchandising, and promotional programs.
  • Drive alignment with Walmart on forecasts, inventory flow, and in-store/online execution.

Measure & Improve
  • Own reporting across all physical sales and performance metrics.
  • Ensure accuracy with Billboard, Luminate, and all chart reporting.
  • Continuously improve systems, processes, and coordination to move faster and operate smarter.

Bring Your Vibe:

  • Deep experience in physical music, retail, and supply chain.
  • Strong operator with proven ownership of forecasting, inventory, and P&Ls.
  • High commercial instincts with the ability to make clear, decisive calls.
  • Effective cross-functional leader who drives alignment and accountability.
  • Experience managing key retail accounts, including Walmart, strongly preferred.

Impact

  • Delivers physical revenue growth and margin expansion.
  • Ensures flawless execution across all releases.
  • Reduces inventory risk and operational inefficiencies.
  • Strengthens strategic partnerships with key retailers, including Walmart.
  • Establishes a more disciplined, scalable physical business

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.


Job Category:

Commercial Services

Salary Range:

$74,250 - $155,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is a global music corporation that is a subsidiary of the French media conglomerate Vivendi. The company was founded in 1934 as Decca Records and has since grown to become the largest music company in the world, with a market share of over 30%. UMG owns and operates a wide range of record labels, including Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Records, and has a roster of over 4,000 artists. In addition to music production and distribution, UMG also operates several other businesses, including music publishing, merchandising, and film and television production.
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1934

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