Theorchard

Solutions Manager

Johannesburg. Posted 17 days ago

The role

The Solutions Manager handles end-to-end operational onboarding of clients, content management, and back-office inquiries. You will serve as the primary client-facing representative for Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless account setups and digital rights workflows.

What you will do

  • Oversee end-to-end onboarding for new artists and labels
  • Collaborate with Relationship Team and Contract Admin during contract cutovers
  • Manage the complete client offboarding process
  • Act as the primary client-facing liaison for internal back-office teams
  • Lead client outreach regarding tax drills, royalty statements, and administrative matters
  • Advise clients on product logistics and oversee digital release setups
  • Open, own, and resolve Concierge support threads
  • Review, approve, and manage Tier 1 releases and resolve Content Review escalations
  • Partner with Operations to execute content deletions, takedowns, and catalog maintenance
  • Manage video delivery workflows including approvals and copyright claims

Required qualifications

  • Strong understanding of digital music distribution and the end-to-end release lifecycle
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex client onboarding and account setup processes
  • Strong understanding of music metadata, digital rights, ownership, territories, DSP availability and content delivery requirements
  • Proven ability to manage back-office and operational workflows
  • Strong technical aptitude and confidence navigating multiple platforms, systems and digital tools
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex operational, technical and rights-related issues
  • Experience managing catalogue maintenance and digital rights workflows
  • Strong understanding of content review, release approvals and quality-control processes
  • Excellent client service and communication skills
  • Proven ability to act as a strong client advocate

Nice to have

  • Experience with Zendesk, Spotify for Artists/Catalog Manager, Apple Music/iTunes Connect, YouTube CMS and similar platforms

Benefits

  • Private medical cover
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Music industry perks
  • Time off over winter break
  • Investment in professional growth and development

About the company

The Orchard is a vibrant global community. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer that supports workforce diversity.

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