Vendor Relations Team Member
Position: Vendor Relations Team Member
Company: The Musicians Club
Location: Remote
Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, NYC Time, Monday to Friday
Duration: 6-month minimum internship
Compensation: Unpaid Internship
Eligibility: Open to students and recent graduates with strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
Role Overview
The Musicians Club is seeking highly driven individuals to join our Vendor Relations Team, a critical role responsible for building and nurturing relationships with our vendors. This specialized team will reach out to vendors, set up strategic partnerships, and manage ongoing communications to expand our offerings. This position is ideal for candidates ready to bring high levels of dedication and organizational skills to one of the fastest-growing music companies globally.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vendor Outreach and Communication:
• Research potential vendors to align with The Musicians Club’s brand and growth strategy.
• Craft compelling emails to initiate contact with vendors, introducing The Musicians Club and exploring partnership opportunities.
• Maintain professional, ongoing communication with vendors to strengthen relationships and encourage long-term partnerships.
2. Meeting Setup and Coordination:
• Schedule and coordinate virtual meetings with potential and existing vendors, ensuring all communications are timely and professional.
• Prepare agendas, gather relevant data, and lead vendor meetings to discuss terms, requirements, and partnership goals.
• Document meeting notes and follow-up actions, providing the executive team with regular updates on vendor interactions.
3. Relationship Management and Partnership Building:
• Cultivate strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring satisfaction with partnership terms.
• Negotiate terms that align with company goals and maintain positive vendor relations.
• Track vendor performance, ensuring that all products and services provided meet The Musicians Club’s quality standards.
4. Internal Collaboration and Reporting:
• Work closely with the product and marketing teams to align vendor offerings with promotional strategies and company goals.
• Generate weekly reports on vendor engagement, meeting outcomes, and potential opportunities.
• Collaborate with the team to refine outreach strategies, continuously improving the effectiveness of vendor relations efforts.
Requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional approach to relationship management.
• Organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in email communication, scheduling tools, and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet).
• Ability to negotiate effectively and build partnerships that align with company goals.
• A proactive, driven attitude with a commitment to building strong, impactful vendor relationships.
Benefits
• Gain hands-on experience in vendor relations, partnership building, and professional communication within a fast-growing company.
• Opportunity to directly contribute to The Musicians Club’s expansion by building and managing critical vendor partnerships.
• Valuable resume-building experience in a high-responsibility role, preparing you for future roles in business development, partnerships, and relationship management.
If you are highly motivated, organized, and ready to drive The Musicians Club’s vendor relationships, join us now and help shape the future of the world’s largest music business.