Head of B2B Operations

Epidemic Sound
Stockholm HQ, Sweden
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in global B2B operations and a track record of cross-functional leadership, working in a tech-driven media environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a history of aligning global teams and driving commercial strategy
    — “Sitting right at the intersection of high-level commercial strategy and daily execution”
  • Individuals who have streamlined complex sales motions across multiple functions
    — “Unify our global B2B sales motion by collaborating across Brand & Marketing, Product, Music, and the wider Epidemic Group”
  • Candidates comfortable with high-impact roles in a fast-growing, global organization
    — “You will directly shape the operating model of our primary commercial growth engine”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a high level of cross-functional coordination across global teams
    — “Collaborating across Brand & Marketing, Product, Music, and the wider Epidemic Group”
  • The position demands a balance between strategic vision and daily executional focus
    — “Strategic Yet Execution-Minded: Able to seamlessly zoom out to high-level commercial strategy and zoom in to unblock daily operational friction”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in structuring operational rhythms and governance models
    — “Master of Cadence & Structure: Expert in designing and running high-performing operational rhythms”
  • Emphasize your ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable priorities
    — “Define Strategic Direction & Execution: Partner with the SVP B2B to translate overarching commercial ambitions into crisp, actionable priorities”
  • Demonstrate your track record in removing friction and streamlining sales processes
    — “Enable End-to-End Sales Operations: Unify our global B2B sales motion by collaborating across Brand & Marketing, Product, Music, and the wider Epidemic Group”
  • Showcase your ability to manage and align leadership teams through consistent cadence
    — “Drive Leadership Cadence & Alignment: Establish and own the operational rhythm (KPI’s, strategic reviews, cadence management) for the B2B leadership team”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in turning data into strategic insights and executional improvements
    — “Empower Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage deep data analysis and commercial insights to accelerate decision-making”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • commercial goals alignment
  • cross-functional project management
  • revenue growth
Typical background
commercial operationsstrategy and business operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Operations ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-functional CollaborationData-driven Decision MakingCommercial Operations

Preferred

B2B OperationsCommercial StrategySales Operations

Stack & domain

B2B Commercial OperationsStrategy/bizopsManagement ConsultingChief Of Staff-style ExecutionData AnalysisCommercial InsightsCross-functional Governance ModelsSalesMarketingProductMusicStakeholder ManagementCommunicationTeamworkStrategic PlanningTechnologyOperations

About the role

Original posting from Epidemic Sound via Ashby

Join our global force of 400+ innovators, blending the latest in tech with the greatest in soundtracking, from our Stockholm HQ to offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Paris, Oslo, and Seoul. We’re an industry leader with a startup mentality. We take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Creating and collaborating to transform the sound of streaming, content, and culture. Come join us, and let the world feel your work.

As Head of B2B Operations, you’ll serve as the operational engine and strategic backbone of our global B2B organization. Sitting right at the intersection of high-level commercial strategy and daily execution, you’ll scale our commercial engine, unify cross-functional teams, and drive sustainable revenue growth across the business. Reporting directly to and working in tight partnership with the SVP B2B, you will shape priorities, align leadership, and ensure our go-to-market teams execute seamlessly.

Your key responsibilities include

  • Drive Leadership Cadence & Alignment: Establish and own the operational rhythm (KPI’s, strategic reviews, cadence management) for the B2B leadership team, ensuring absolute clarity, accountability, and alignment on commercial goals.
  • Define Strategic Direction & Execution: Partner with the SVP B2B to translate overarching commercial ambitions into crisp, actionable priorities and track execution across the entire B2B organization.
  • Enable End-to-End Sales Operations: Unify our global B2B sales motion by collaborating across Brand & Marketing, Product, Music, and the wider Epidemic Group to remove friction and streamline commercial paths.
  • Empower Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage deep data analysis and commercial insights to accelerate decision-making, optimize revenue predictability, and eliminate bottlenecks before they impact growth.
  • Cross-Functional Execution Support: Act as the strategic connective tissue across functions to ensure complex projects, launches, and commercial initiatives deliver on time without execution gaps.

Requirements

  • Relevant Experience: 7+ years of experience and proven track record in B2B commercial operations, strategy/BizOps, management consulting, or a Chief of Staff-style execution role.
  • Navigating Complex & Global Scale: Comfortable operating within fast-paced, global, and matrixed structures - bringing structure to ambiguity without slowing momentum down.
  • Master of Cadence & Structure: Expert in designing and running high-performing operational rhythms, executive review cadences, and cross-functional governance models.
  • Data & Insight Driven: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex commercial data into actionable insights that sharpen strategy and speed up execution.
  • Cross-Functional Orchestrator: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of bridging sales, marketing, product, and executive teams.
  • Strategic Yet Execution-Minded: Able to seamlessly zoom out to high-level commercial strategy and zoom in to unblock daily operational friction.

Why Join Epidemic Sound

  • High Impact: You will directly shape the operating model of our primary commercial growth engine.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside creative, passionate, and driven colleagues who care deeply about music and technology.
  • Growth & Scale: Be part of a global scale-up environment where your initiatives have direct visibility and strategic weight.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe that bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives makes for a healthy workplace, a more successful business and a better world. We value diversity and encourage everyone to come and soundtrack the world with us.

Application

Ready to make the world feel your work? Please apply, in English.

Source: Epidemic Sound careers (Ashby)

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