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