Spotify is seeking an innovative and strategically‑minded Associate Director to lead the development of our Audiobook consumer propositions. This will involve building business plans for evolving our consumer value proposition, expanding into new markets and testing into new formats. What You’ll Do

Build a roadmap for market and format expansion to capture more of the book industry, evaluating the business impact, prioritising initiatives to invest in, and executing against them. Example projects include:

Developing a strategy on how to scale our Audiobooks+ add‑on business into a leading subscription product Developing the growth case and strategic roadmap for market expansion – overseeing the project through to completion and navigating operational and strategic complexities Developing growth strategies for new Book monetisation initiatives, from early concepting through to leadership recommendation and execution Scoping white‑space opportunities like ad‑supported tiers, book clubs, interactive formats and underserved genres

Become an expert on Audiobooks performance on Spotify and the overall industry – understanding growth trends, market share, business model and overall P&L to identify and inform key investment areas Guide and review analytical work across projects, raising the bar on rigor, clarity, and strategic thinking Partner with Product, Consumer Research, Data Science, and Finance to translate insights into clear, actionable strategies

Who You’re Looking For

10+ years of experience in growth and strategy, ideally within technology, subscriptions, media or publishing; experienced in evaluating early‑stage investment bets and developing and launching new business lines and products Comfortable operating with ambiguity and enjoying shaping new ideas where the path forward isn’t fully defined Strong analytical chops, experienced with metrics frameworks and grounding recommendations in strong data; excited by the opportunity to shape the future of books on Spotify A creative problem solver who is both a high‑impact individual contributor and capable of influencing cross‑functional teams and stretching into a management role Proactive, independent problem‑solver able to balance big‑picture thinking with analytical detail Effective communicator, collaborator, and operator who manages in fast‑paced environments and influences senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation Experience working with large datasets; familiarity with SQL or BigQuery is a plus, and skilled in the use of AI tools

Where You’ll Be

This role is based in New York, New York or London, United Kingdom Flexibility to work remotely; occasional in‑person meetings required (2‑3 times per week)

Compensation and Benefits The United States base range for this position is $160,147 – $228,781, plus equity. Benefits include health insurance, six‑month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. You’ll find an environment that’s inclusive, adaptable, and supportive of all backgrounds. Accessibility At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our recruitment process is accessible. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know – we’ll support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr