beatBread

Sales Director – Label Funding
New York City or Los Angeles

Reports to: Head of Sales

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Background:

beatBread has rapidly emerged as a game-changer in the independent music funding space since its founding in 2020. beatBread’s mission is to empower artists, independent labels,?distributors?and songwriters?with more choices, and better funding.? Since its launch in?2020, beatBread has funded?over 1300 clients?on six continents, with funding amounts ranging from?$1,000 to over $10 million. beatBread provides?funding?on existing catalog as well as new and unreleased music, providing growth capital for clients across the music industry.

beatBread’s funding platform is open and transparent, offering?the ability to customize term length, recoupment rates, and other terms?while?retaining?control over?distribution and marketing partners.? Some clients may choose to sell their catalogs on the platform, but?all are?presented with funding options that enable them to retain ownership of their music. Qualifying artists and?labels?will?receive offers from multiple distribution and finance companies through?beatBread’s?Funding Network and?can?leverage?beatBread’s?Comparison Tool™ to compare offers and make smart funding decisions. 

 

Any interested candidates should contact ZRG directly. 

Contacting beatBread will only delay consideration of your qualifications. 

 

Position Summary:

beatBread is seeking a driven, results-oriented Sales Director – Label Funding to fuel their growth by proactively hunting, pitching, and closing new business with independent labels and artists worldwide. This is not a passive relationship management role — beatBread is seeking a true dealmaker who thrives on creating opportunities, opening doors, and converting prospects into signed deals.  

Industry connections are valuable, but grit, hustle, and a proven ability to build new pipelines and close complex deals are essential. This role will also act as a critical bridge between the field and beatBread’s internal teams — gathering market feedback, sharing insights, and helping refine how they approach, engage, and fund labels to keep beatBread ahead of the curve. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing—to secure high-value funding deals with independent labels, artists, and key industry stakeholders. 
• Drive $10M+ in yearly origination by achieving and exceeding targets through a strategic and data-backed approach. 
• Hunt for new opportunities by developing and executing creative outreach strategies to build pipelines, open doors, and grow beatBread’s presence across multiple genres and global markets.  
• Educate and inspire potential partners on the advantages of beatBread’s funding solutions, including the Deal Comparison Tool and Funding Network, while focusing on established independent labels and artists. 
• Leverage financial data and industry insights to sell innovative funding solutions, positioning beatBread as the premier funding source for independent music. 
• Manage and optimize the sales pipeline, ensuring efficiency in tracking opportunities, progress, and performance metrics. 
• Build and maintain deep industry relationships with key decision-makers, including artist managers, business managers, entertainment attorneys, and independent labels. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including underwriting, marketing, and product—to tailor solutions that maximize value for clients. 
• Provide market intelligence and feedback to refine underwriting criteria, and product development. 
• Represent beatBread at industry events, and conferences, expanding the company’s presence and fostering high-impact partnerships. 
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging financial models, and competitor strategies to continuously innovate and drive growth in music finance.

Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in a label-facing role within the music industry, with at least 5+ years focused on achieving and surpassing business targets.   
• A strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets through self-driven outreach, pipeline building, and deal execution. 
• Proven hunter mentality with a track record of building targeted prospect lists, securing high-value meetings, earning trust quickly, and consistently closing deals. 
• Recognized industry expert in distribution, A&R, or marketing, with strong credibility in the music community.   
• Previous experience at a DSP, distributor, or record label.   
• Proven ability to advise labels on key decisions related to distribution, funding, and artist acquisition.   
• Hands-on experience structuring and deploying advances to labels.   
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively across all levels of an organization.   
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with deep industry connections.   
• Highly detail-oriented, with a process-driven and solution-focused approach.   
• Strong personal accountability, with the ability to provide regular, insightful status updates to beatBread’s executive team.   
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the music industry, including market trends and emerging opportunities.   
• Deep understanding of artist and creative mindsets, with the ability to navigate their unique needs.   

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including salary, commissions, equity and benefits. 
• 100% premiums covered for employee & family medical. 
• Company 401(k). 

beatBread is an equal opportunity employer. 

ZRG’S Commitment:

At ZRG, we do not just accept differences—we celebrate and support it. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ZRG is an equal opportunity employer and workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds & communities to apply.?