Description

Founded in 2005 by Claude VonStroke and now a division under EMPIRE, San Francisco based Dirtybird Records has been dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dance-floor for almost two decades. Named “Label of the Decade'' by Mixmag, “Best Label in North America'' by DJ Mag, & “Underground Label of the Year'' at the IDMAs, Dirtybird is house music’s quirkiest leader, innovator, and trailblazer. A flock of influential DJs and producers from across the globe comprise the iconic label’s alumni, with releases from VNSSA, Justin Martin, Get Real, FISHER, Catz ‘n Dogz, Eats Everything, Shiba San, Walker & Royce & many more. Dirtybird is known for its iconic merchandise capsule collections, from Western to Athletic Wear, and its energetic, unique live events; having hosted stages and pop-ups at Chicago’s ARC, Detroit’s Movement, and Miami’s legendary Ultra, the label plans for more Merch pop-ups and free parties in 2024.

The Role Remix: Dirtybird is looking for a Merchandise Account Manager to join our downtown San Francisco office. This role will report into the General Manager and will design and roll out new collections. Responsibilities include: 

• Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management
• Planning and forecasting inventory at multiple levels
• Managing complex businesses and making tough trade-offs and prioritization decisions
• Coming up with mock ups and designs for upcoming drops
• Instilling financial responsibility in teams while also understanding how to take calculated risks
• Evaluating inventory, upcoming occasions and special events to help find optimal initiatives to conduct the role
• Getting the best quotes and turn around time from vendors 
• Working with or personally mocking up collections or clothing with exceptional designs
• Providing P&L and other sales reports 

Key Notes for Success:

• At least five (5) or more years of experience in Merchandise & Inventory Management
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience, preferred in business/design
• Must be based in San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate

Bonus Beats: 

• You thrive in environments where you have to “see around the corner,” build from a blank canvas, and define the path forward without perfect information
• Understands music culture
• Thinks outside the box
• Can work autonomously 

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000/annual salary benefits discretionary bonus profit sharing program

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At EMPIRE, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are passionate about the music industry, and looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced, innovative environment, apply today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Perks Playlist:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Sick) 
• Company 401(k) Plan
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance

About EMPIRE: Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE is currently leading through its innovative and progressive approach to the digital music era across its label, distribution and publishing arms. 

With its focus on early stage artist development, the San Francisco based company has been instrumental in identifying future icons and launching the careers of both Multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Fireboy DML, Yung Bleu, Migos, Asake, XXXtentacion, and Anderson .Paak to name a few. After this early success, EMPIRE was quickly regarded as a tastemaker in the industry and premier independent record label.

More than a decade in, EMPIRE continues to grow – expanding the Publishing division with a partnership with superproducer Hit-Boy and his Surf Club collective and acquiring Dirtybird Records in 2022 to amplify the Dance arm. EMPIRE has expanded the team throughout the globe on the African continent, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. With the company and roster excelling at a breakneck pace, EMPIRE has effectively disrupted a stale business model by bringing its energy, expertise, and acumen to its artists and labels. 

Through crafting bespoke deals that are always in favor of the artist, EMPIRE is able to form a true partnership with each artist and label on its roster. Coupled with their unique software for analytics, recoupment, and royalties, which is available to every partner, the company offers a level of transparency unprecedented in the music industry.