BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION Salary
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Northampton
BECKETT HOUSE 14 BILLING ROAD NORTHAMPTON NN1 5AW
TIN:
05187927
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Earnings on positions in BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION

Earnings on positions in BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION

Average salary in this position
Average salary in this position in the country
developer
2166 £
71%
3687 £
electronics engineer
2500 £
30%
3228 £
technician
2083 £
25%
2588 £

National average salary

2950 £

Average salary in this company

2249 £

Estimated salary

£ 2166

Median salary at BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION

£ 2083 Lowest salary
£ 2249 The average salary
£ 2500 Highest salary

BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION is looking for employees for positions:

operations manager

Trade

  • arts & Entertainment
  • Arts & Entertainment

Responsibility

  • blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and officially launched in 2007
  • collect, track, analyse, and communicate key sales data, including monthly ‘Global Stock and Sell-Through’ dashboards and reporting
  • ensure current sales processes are being followed according to our Quality Management System
  • propose and support the implementation of new sales systems, processes and reporting
  • work with the Blackstar UK/Amazon sales team and our global distribution customers to execute the sales plan
  • driven by the passion of the founding team for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market
  • over the years the Blackstar team has continued to grow and Blackstar is always keen to hear from like-minded individuals who have the talent and work ethic to make a difference in one of the most exciting brands in the MI industry
  • monthly production order intake from our distributors is in line with Blackstar’s budget

Requirements

  • degree / HND level qualification or above
  • qualification / experience in implementing and using Business Intelligence software e.g. Power BI / Tableau
  • worked within the Musical Instrument market and/or be passionate about being part of the industry
  • play guitar or another musical instrument
  • knowledge of international logistics / supply chain processes

operations manager

Responsibility

  • blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and officially launched in 2007
  • collect, track, analyse, and communicate key sales data, including monthly ‘Global Stock and Sell-Through’ dashboards and reporting
  • ensure current sales processes are being followed according to our Quality Management System
  • propose and support the implementation of new sales systems, processes and reporting
  • driven by the passion of the founding team for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market
  • work with the Blackstar UK/Amazon sales team and our global distribution customers to execute the sales plan
  • over the years the Blackstar team has continued to grow and Blackstar is always keen to hear from like-minded individuals who have the talent and work ethic to make a difference in one of the most exciting brands in the MI industry
  • monthly production order intake from our distributors is in line with Blackstar’s budget

Requirements

  • degree / HND level qualification or above
  • qualification / experience in implementing and using Business Intelligence software e.g. Power BI / Tableau
  • worked within the Musical Instrument market and/or be passionate about being part of the industry
  • play guitar or another musical instrument
  • knowledge of international logistics / supply chain processes

software developer

Working hours

  • full-time | Permanent

Language

  • english

Responsibility

  • permanent role
  • the successful candidate’s primary role will be the development and maintenance of desktop applications and DAW plug-ins
  • contribute new features and enhancements to library code
  • propose and produce technical solutions to product managers specifications
  • devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for hardware and software products
  • position C++ Software Developer– Guitar Amplification
  • collaborate to review code, fix bugs, and improve the codebase
  • location: Northampton, UK

Salary

  • salary

Education

  • bachelor's

Requirements

  • minimum of a BSc in Computer Science or related field
  • guitar player with a passion for the music industry
  • familiarity with the JUCE framework
  • build System Experience, ideally CMake
  • CI/CD Experience, ideally Github Actions
  • application Development Architecture and UI Design Pattern knowledge
  • audio Plug-in Architecture Knowledge
  • experience in Designing GUI Components

sales coordinator

Working hours

  • full-time | Permanent

Salary

  • salary

Responsibility

  • ensure current sales processes are being followed according to our Quality Management System
  • propose and support the implementation of all new and improved sales systems, processes and reporting methods within our QMS
  • collect, track, analyse, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends, including monthly ‘Global Stock and Sell-Through’ dashboards and reporting
  • position : Sales Operations Co-Ordinator
  • monthly production order intake from our distributors in line with Blackstar’s budget
  • location : Northampton, UK
  • proportionate commitment to New Product orders by all global distributors according to targets
  • positive change in the sales performance and brand perception, ensuring Blackstar’s sales policies are upheld

Requirements

  • degree / HND level qualification or above
  • qualification / experience in implementing and using Business Intelligence software e.g. Power BI / Tableau
  • worked within the Musical Instrument market and/or be passionate about being part of the industry
  • play guitar or another musical instrument
  • knowledge of international logistics / supply chain processes
  • business development: 1 year
  • sales: 1 year

junior developer

Working hours

  • full-time | Permanent
  • permanent

Language

  • english

Responsibility

  • blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and officially launched in 2007
  • permanent role
  • work within the R&D and product team to develop, prototype and assist the team to create new products
  • work closely with the product team, drawing on critical listening skills to support the sound design of Blackstar products
  • write detailed functional specifications on new product proposals with the customer in mind
  • driven by the passion of the founding team for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market
  • use rapid prototyping and VST technologies to support Blackstar’s sound engineering during product development and ongoing technical research
  • position: Junior Product Developer

Salary

  • salary

Education

  • A-Level or equivalent

Requirements

  • qualified to A level, BTEC or above in an audio discipline
  • experienced guitar player with a passion for the music industry
  • soldering and general hardware maintenance experience
  • A structured engineering approach to any task with strong attention to detail
  • knowledge of audio recording techniques and equipment
  • knowledge of the Musical Instrument product sector
  • A good ‘ear’ – the ability to analyse sound and determine what is desirable
  • user-level, and hands on experience of audio technology equipment

supply chain manager

Requirements

  • business supply chain/management qualification
  • use of advanced reporting techniques for KPI’s, such as Power BI and Power query within excel
  • knowledge of business finance and cost accounting skills such as margin concepts, overheads and the importance of cash flow drivers
  • project management and problem-solving skills
  • experience of working with Amazon
  • working within the consumer audio, pro audio or guitar amplifier industry
  • guitar or bass player with an understanding of the guitar amplifier market

Responsibility

  • the hands-on management of the continuity and consistency of supply and inventory control of Blackstar products and the components needed

mechanical design engineer

Responsibility

  • create 3D & 2D models and drawings of products using CAD
  • produce Keyshot renderings of concepts
  • find creative design solutions to problems
  • improve existing products and processes
  • designing ergonomically friendly products, taking market and HCD research, and transforming them in to detailed 3D mechanical models
  • mechanical specification and design of new products
  • create and release engineering drawings, written procedures and Bill of Materials
  • create necessary drawings and coordinate with OEMs to get engineering samples and sub parts manufactured and delivered, on budget and on-time

Requirements

  • minimum HNC in mechanical engineering, or have completed an engineering apprenticeship
  • minimum of 2 years’ commercial experience of mechanical design in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
  • guitar player is essential
  • free thinker with the ability to think ‘outside the box’ to create innovate products for the brand
  • proficiency in CAD design software, both 2D & 3D
  • good knowledge and experience of 3D design package and AutoCAD 2D design packages
  • understanding and experience of document control and engineering change note systems
  • used to working accurately to tight deadlines

area sales manager

Benefits

  • company car

Responsibility

  • work pro-actively in a KPI driven environment to generate sales and achieve sales targets
  • manage an agreed list of UK dealer accounts ensuring Blackstar’s sales policies are upheld, including stocking plans
  • keep the company CRM fully updated with contact data and reports
  • supporting the Blackstar portfolio of products and brands across the UK dealer channel
  • train staff at Blackstar dealerships on the USPs of new and existing Blackstar products
  • manage the Blackstar Overdrive incentive scheme nationally, including building offers and creating newsletters with our provider
  • promote and support the use of the Blackstar ELITE training portal throughout the UK dealer network
  • work to monthly sales plans at all times including targeted sales calls and visits, keeping us in close contact with our customer base

Requirements

  • degree / HND level qualification or above
  • worked within the Musical Instrument market and have existing customer relationships
  • an understanding of digital marketing
  • pro-audio sales experience
  • knowledge of home recording and pro-audio equipment

category manager

Trade

  • arts & Entertainment
  • Arts & Entertainment

Working hours

  • full-time | Permanent

Language

  • english

Responsibility

  • blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and officially launched in 2007
  • develop innovative content for the Home/Studio category to engage consumers, staff and retailers
  • develop innovative content for the Tech category to engage consumers, staff and retailers
  • materials and communications will be evidence based with competitive information, industry trends, and real-world applications in mind
  • ensure all content is on-brand, consistent in style and quality, and optimised for consumers
  • driven by the passion of the founding team for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market
  • position : Product Category Manager – Home/Studio
  • blackstar Amplification’s Marketing team are recruiting for a truly exciting position, a dream role for someone who is passionate about music and guitars, and has their finger on the pulse with the latest trends in music equipment

Salary

  • salary

Requirements

  • marketing degree or equivalent Marketing qualification
  • must possess a high proficiency in music and recording tech, including DAWs , plugins, interfaces, MIDI and monitors
  • minimum 2 years’ experience within a Marketing role
  • have a passion for music tech, home recording and consider themselves a music producer and composer
  • demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for our products and be the go-to resource for ‘all things’ Home/Studio product-related
  • demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for our products and be the go-to resource for “all things” tech product-related
  • possess the interpersonal skills to develop strong rapport with Blackstar and retail personnel, artists and members of the media
  • the ability to Beta test products during the design process

category manager

Working hours

  • full-time | Permanent

Language

  • english

Responsibility

  • blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and officially launched in 2007
  • develop innovative content for the Home/Studio category to engage consumers, staff and retailers
  • develop innovative content for the Tech category to engage consumers, staff and retailers
  • materials and communications will be evidence based with competitive information, industry trends, and real-world applications in mind
  • ensure all content is on-brand, consistent in style and quality, and optimised for consumers
  • driven by the passion of the founding team for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market
  • position : Product Category Manager – Home/Studio
  • blackstar Amplification’s Marketing team are recruiting for a truly exciting position, a dream role for someone who is passionate about music and guitars, and has their finger on the pulse with the latest trends in music equipment

Salary

  • salary

Requirements

  • demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for our products and be the go-to resource for ‘all things’ Home/Studio product-related
  • must possess a high proficiency in music and recording tech, including DAWs , plugins, interfaces, MIDI and monitors
  • possess the interpersonal skills to develop strong rapport with Blackstar and retail personnel, artists and members of the media
  • have a passion for music tech, home recording and consider themselves a music producer and composer
  • demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for our products and be the go-to resource for “all things” tech product-related
  • possess analytical skills and the ability to convert numbers to summaries, strategies and actions
  • the ability to Beta test products during the design process
  • must have strong presentation skills – on and off camera