Associate Sales Strategist

SoundCloud empowers artists, tastemakers and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is a creator-first platform helping artists build and grow their careers by providing them with the most advanced tools, services, and resources. With over 4x the music catalog of every other major streaming platform, spanning 40+ million artists across 190+ countries, SoundCloud is where emerging artists find their sound, hidden gems are discovered, and music culture is shaped in real time.

SoundCloud is looking for an Associate Sales Strategist focused on learning and executing the fundamentals of media strategy. You will support the Sales Strategy pod by handling high-volume, standard RFP requests and maintaining the team's operational tools. This role is for a proactive learner passionate about music and culture, ready to work at a high tempo to support the broader team's goals.

The Revenue Operations team's mission is to drive revenue and build long-term client relationships through a demonstrated understanding of brand partnerships, sales strategy, key industry advertising verticals, advertiser client business goals and challenges, strategic partnership recommendations, mutually beneficial and unique creative ideas, and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume, "Level 1" RFP responses, using standardized templates and strategic modules to ensure rapid turnaround
• Work with Audience Insights Team to request 1P and 3P audience data (Luminate, Midia) to support pitch narratives
• Maintain and refresh the library of sales materials, artist case studies, and audience insights
• Own the project tracker (Asana) for the pod, ensuring all status updates are current and deadlines are visible
• Use AI tools to assist in drafting initial proposal copy and organizing research notes under the guidance of the Sales Strategist
• Support the creation of pitch decks by creating audience insights slides, building simple mock ups, and sourcing imagery
• Help coordinate the flow of information between Sales, Marketing, and Account Management teams
  
  

Experience And Background

• 0–2+ years in media, marketing, or a related field, including internships
• Genuine passion for music and a desire to understand the SoundCloud community
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Positive attitude in a fast-moving, changing environment
  
  

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on relative experience, skills, internal equity, and location. We also offer a generous total rewards program - read more about additional benefits and perks below!

About Us

• We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)
• We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home
• We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard
• We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• Robust 401k program
• Employee Equity Plan
• Generous professional development allowance
• Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!
• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
• 16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.