Senior Tour Coordinator

Job Description

Senior Tour Coordinator

Nashville, TN (preferred) | $110,000–$120,000

Hyered is partnering with a leading independent music and entertainment merchandise company to find an experienced Senior Tour Coordinator to join its Touring team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile artists across the live music industry, overseeing complex touring merchandise programmes while contributing to commercial performance, operational efficiency and team development.

Combining hands-on tour management with financial analysis and team mentorship, this role is ideal for someone who understands the fast-paced world of touring and knows how to balance logistics, relationships and profitability.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Touring, you’ll take ownership of key touring accounts, overseeing everything from merchandise planning and inventory forecasting through to logistics, sales reconciliation and financial settlements.

You’ll work closely with artist management, road managers, internal teams and external vendors to maximise sales and ensure smooth touring operations. Alongside managing your own projects, you’ll provide guidance to other coordinators, share best practices and help improve departmental processes.

Key Responsibilities

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• Independently manage complex touring merchandise programmes and multiple artist accounts.
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• Collaborate with Brand Managers to develop merchandise ranges that balance creative vision, product quality and profitability.
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• Prepare tour budgets, sales projections and forecasts to support financial planning and business decisions.
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• Coordinate road managers, touring personnel, venue merchandise teams and third-party vendors.
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• Build strong relationships with artist management and touring partners, resolving operational challenges proactively.
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• Analyse ticket counts, historical sales and market trends to forecast demand, manage inventory and maximise revenue.
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• Coordinate product shipments and inventory management with logistics and warehouse teams.
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• Partner with Accounting to oversee venue collections, financial reconciliations and client settlements.
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• Support international touring initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
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• Provide mentorship, training and day-to-day guidance to Tour Coordinators and other team members.
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• Identify logistical risks and process improvements, escalating significant issues to the Director of Touring where appropriate.
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• Travel periodically to concerts, festivals, pop-ups and other live events.
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What We’re Looking For

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• 5+ years of experience in tour merchandising, live events or music merchandise operations, ideally supporting independent and major-label artists.
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• Proven experience independently managing complex touring programmes and multiple artist accounts.
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• Strong understanding of inventory forecasting, logistics, vendor management, financial settlements and tour profitability.
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• Commercial and analytical skills, including sales forecasting, budget management and performance analysis.
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• Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving abilities.
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• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with experience working alongside artist management and touring partners.
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• Familiarity with inventory and project management systems. Experience with AtVenu, ShipHero, Monday.com, Excel, QuickBase or Tallie is advantageous.
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• Knowledge of e-commerce, retail, licensing and VIP ticketing within the music merchandise industry.
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• An established network of suppliers, vendors or third-party logistics providers is a plus.
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• Understanding of music, fashion and merchandise trends across rock, country, hip-hop and pop.
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• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and support the wider team.
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• Flexibility to travel periodically in line with touring schedules.
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The Opportunity

Join an established, internationally recognised independent business at the intersection of music, live events and merchandise. You’ll manage high-profile touring programmes, build industry relationships and play an important role in developing both operational performance and team capability.

Location: Nashville, TN preferred

Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000, depending on experience

Reports to: Director of Touring

Closing Date for Applications: 27/10/2026

Interested?

If you’re an experienced touring merchandise professional ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now!