Epidemic Sound

Head of Sales, East Coast

Epidemic Sound$120K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of managerial experience leading teams
  • 8+ years in complex B2B sales, ideally in tech or SaaS
  • Strong consultative sales and business development skills
  • Experience in AI-native environments
  • Customer-focused approach with a track record of exceeding targets
  • Excellent management and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a regional sales team to achieve KPIs
  • Actively execute sales as a player/coach role
  • Drive acquisition of new enterprise customers
  • Maintain and grow existing customer portfolio
  • Refine sales best practices with global leaders
  • Serve as a talent ambassador for team setup and hiring
  • Engage directly with high-value clients for optimal service

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Dynamic work environment in a leading company
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to innovative AI tools
  • Position based in New York City
Full Job Description
As our Head of Sales (US East Coast), you will play a crucial role in leading our commercial strategy and revenue growth across our eastern US markets. Based out of our New York City hub, your role will be to drive regional revenue growth across both new enterprise logo acquisitions and our expanding existing customer portfolio. By establishing key accounts and ensuring a world-class customer experience, you will directly strengthen Epidemic Sound's position as the undisputed market leader in the region. You will lead a high-performing, cross-functional regional team consisting of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Account Executives (AEs), and Customer Success Managers (CSMs). In this position, you will report directly to the VP of Enterprise US, collaborating closely with international leadership colleagues and internal stakeholders to maximize customer satisfaction and optimize our US market impact. Your key responsibilities include • Lead, coach, and mentor a cross-functional regional team, creating a strong performance culture focused on key commercial KPIs and behavioral activity tracking. • Operate with a true player/coach mentality, actively executing and closing a portion of enterprise sales yourself to lead from the front line. • Generate new enterprise customer accounts while overseeing the health, retention, and expansion of the existing regional portfolio. • Define and continuously refine regional sales best practices and operational processes in close collaboration with global commercial and customer success leaders. • Act as an active talent ambassador, taking responsibility for optimal team setup, hiring top-tier commercial talent, and driving performance and development conversations. • Maintain a hands-on approach with a portfolio of prospective high-value clients, demonstrating best-in-class client communication and operational effectiveness. Requirements • 4+ years of managerial experience leading, coaching, and motivating high-performing commercial team members. • 8+ years of complex B2B sales experience, preferably from the technology, SaaS, or software industries with a solid understanding of driving complex regional sales. • Proven consultative sales and business development expertise from both an individual contributor and leadership perspective. • Demonstrated experience working within an AI-native or AI-forward environment, with a proven track record of leading teams that leverage AI tools to automate workflows and optimize commercial operations. • A proven track record of operating through customer obsession, while fully owning outcomes in a fast, learning-driven and high-trust organization to hit and exceed commercial targets. • Strong management presence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire teams, navigate ambiguity, and drive organizational efficiencies. Application Ready to make the world feel your work? Please apply, in English.

About Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound is a Swedish music company that produces and licenses music for use in videos, TV, and other media. The company was founded in 2009 by Oscar Höglund, David Stenmarck, and Jan Zachrisson. Epidemic Sound's music library contains over 30,000 tracks, and the company has licensing agreements with major platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Epidemic Sound's mission is to provide high-quality music that content creators can use without worrying about copyright issues.
Learn more about Epidemic Sound
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$50 million
NASDAQ

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