L&D Manager

Company Description

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe covers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher. Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers. With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards. Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law.

Ready to set the tone with Believe ?

Job Description

The Learning and Development Manager works across the Believe Group in the Americas region, supporting Believe and a portfolio of subsidiary companies including TuneCore, Believe Music Publishing, Nuclear Blast America, and others. The position partners closely with regional and global teams, including a dotted-line relationship to the Central Learning & Development team based in Paris, France. Key offices include teams in US, Mexico and Brazil.

We are seeking a highly motivated Learning & Development Manager to design, implement, and scale impactful learning programs across Believe Americas. This role will drive employee growth, strengthen leadership capabilities, and enhance organizational performance.

The L&D Manager will partner closely with HR and business leaders to identify development needs, create targeted learning strategies, and deliver high-quality training experiences. This role also plays a key part in advancing talent management initiatives and fostering a strong learning culture across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify training needs and define learning objectives aligned with business priorities
• Collaborate with the global Learning & Development team to adapt and deliver enterprise-wide programs regionally
• Serve as a key stakeholder in talent management initiatives, including performance, growth, and leadership development
• Design and develop engaging learning programs (in-person, virtual, and self-paced)
• Deliver training using diverse methodologies to support different learning styles
• Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve learning solutions
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance
• Own L&D reporting and metrics across the Americas region; analyze program impact and effectiveness
• Manage logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, tools, and participant experience
• Plan and execute full team, department, or manager off-sites at least once per year
• Stay current on L&D trends, tools, and best practices
• Support additional learning and development initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in learning & development, instructional design, or a related field
• Proven experience designing and delivering effective training programs
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting and measuring program impact
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite and learning platforms/tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across regions
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Additional Information

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Travel required: Approximately 2-6 times per year

Nice to have: Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills

Where you'll be


This role will be based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. Believe operates on a hybrid model giving our teams flexibility and choice in how they work. Employees have the option to work from our office 8 days per month on a flexible schedule organized at the department level.


Other Duties


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Working At Believe

Set the tone with us.

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!


At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry.


We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world.


We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists.


We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential... We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive.


ROCK THE JOB

• Tailor-made training and coaching program
• Remote working policy
• A wellness program "Pauses" with many activities and animations in-house
• Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist
• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant
• Individual or family health insurance

SING IN HARMONY

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.
• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package "Forfait mobilité durable" => Reimbursement of up to 600€ for public transport/low carbon footprint
• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)