ABL Recruitment

Vendor Manager

London

Posted 6 days ago

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Early applicant

Temporary

Title: Vendor Manager Contract Length: 8‑month contract Location: London (On‑site) Daily Rate: £387 | Immediate start

A world‑leading global retailer renowned for innovation and shaping the future of digital commerce is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to join its Music division. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of music, retail, and technology, partnering with major labels and driving growth across key European markets.

If you’re passionate about the music industry, commercially sharp, and thrive in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment, this role puts you right at the heart of where music meets global retail.

The Opportunity As Vendor Manager for Physical Music (Vinyl & CD) across Italy and Spain, you will own strategic vendor relationships, drive revenue growth, and collaborate with label relations teams to launch artist‑focused initiatives that excite fans and elevate the customer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing Managing and growing physical music vendor accounts across Italy and Spain Driving profitable revenue growth through strategic planning and negotiation Partnering with label relations teams to launch artist campaigns and fan‑engagement initiatives Using data to influence decisions, optimise performance, and identify new opportunities Collaborating with EU Music Vendor Managers to share learnings and scale mechanisms Owning business analysis, forecasting, and P&L management

What You’ll Bring Essential: Strong Excel skills Experience in vendor management, account management, buying, or program/project management Ability to use data to influence decisions Experience driving cross‑team collaboration Business analysis and P&L management experience Preferred: Master’s degree Experience within a large‑scale global retailer Background in the music industry