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Good People Only is a Toronto-based artist management company representing high-growth, globally active artists. Our priority artists generate north of $6M annually and our team supports their business across touring, merchandise, distribution, brand partnerships, licensing, physical retail, and digital ecosystems. We are a team of 8 and scaling quickly. Our objective is 10X growth. We intend to build a 15+ person team and a 20+ artist roster in the next stage of expansion. This is a scale-stage company. Standards are high. Execution matters. This is a remote/hybrid position open to candidates currently based in the Toronto area The Role The Director of Artist Management reports directly to the Founder. You will serve as the operational leader for two priority artists who account for a large segment of company focus and revenue. These artists are internet-native, high-volume, and campaign-dense. Their businesses are complex and global, with significant touring activity in the United States. You are the Founders eyes, ears, and voice across all matters relating to these artists. This is an execution role with authority. You are responsible for ensuring objectives are executed at or above standard at all times. It is your responsibility to execute at a high level to capture opportunity and revenue for our clients so the Founder can focus on strategically creating opportunity and revenue. Core Responsibilities Lead meetings with artists and partners Enforce accountability across internal departments Oversee campaign calendars and cross-functional execution Supervise touring strategy and ensure agents secure optimal deals Oversee brand partnerships, licensing coordination, and retail timelines Set and monitor budgets Approve spend within defined thresholds Track weekly KPIs and revenue performance Identify bottlenecks and eliminate them Build and refine operational systems for your pod You will work alongside the Head of Digital, Label Operations Manager, and Marketing team while directly managing the Artist Management Coordinator assigned to your artists. Campaign execution is strong. Systems need refinement. Founder bandwidth is constrained. You will solve this. Authority Make operational decisions independently Challenge strategy when necessary Hold creative personalities accountable Escalate only when decisions materially impact company direction You must be comfortable leading from the front and being decisive. What Were Looking For 5+ years operating inside artist management, label, touring, agency, or comparable high-performance environments Demonstrated ability to run complex, multi-market campaigns Experience supervising teams and enforcing accountability Strong financial literacy and budget oversight experience Technological fluency across modern collaboration and automation tools High organizational discipline Experience dealing directly with artists Full professional focus. No side ventures. Music industry fluency is strongly preferred. What Success Looks Like Within 12 months: Systems are streamlined Campaigns run without friction Founder bandwidth improves materially Priority artists experience operational clarity and confidence Within 24 months: You are positioned for Managing Director or divisional leadership Equity participation is under consideration You are building or overseeing expanded roster responsibilities Compensation Base salary: $90,000$120,000 depending on experience Commission participation on priority artists Performance-based incentives tied to revenue growth and execution Equity participation evaluated at end of Year 1 and Year 2 Compensation rewards performance, accountability, and growth. Culture We operate in a calm but intense environment. Artists are demanding. Campaigns are dense. Standards are high. You must: Communicate clearly Execute at or above founder expectations Thrive in a company building for scale This is an opportunity to step into leadership inside a fast-growing company and help drive the explosive growth of some of Canadas most ambitious artists. #J-18808-Ljbffr