ABOUT DISTOORDistoor is the AI-powered music operating system built for emerging market artists. Through one platform, artists in MENA and Africa distribute their music to every major streaming service, generate AI-driven content (remixes, music videos, cover art, marketing strategies), receive royalties into tax-free UAE bank accounts, and access live bookings, brand endorsements, and catalog acquisition opportunities.With Mohamed Ramadan — the largest Arabic artist in the world — signed exclusively, formal partnerships with Tier A stakeholders and a global distribution infrastructure, we are building the operating system that 25,000+ artists across MENA and Africa will run their careers on.We are now scaling our Cairo operations and seeking a General Manager to own the day-to-day operations of the company.THE ROLEAs General Manager, you will be the operational anchor of Distoor. You will lead day-to-day execution across artist operations, partnerships, finance coordination, and team management — working directly with the founding team to translate strategy into delivery. This is a senior, hands-on role that combines startup energy with structured execution.You will be the connective tissue between artists, internal teams, external partners, and the executive team. The role is based on-site in Cairo and requires deep regional understanding of the MENA music and creative industries.WHAT YOU'LL DO• Own day-to-day operations across artist onboarding, distribution coordination, partner relationships, and internal team workflows.• Manage and grow the Cairo team, including artist success, partnerships, and operations functions — directly hiring, onboarding, and mentoring as the team scales.• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for Distoor's signed artists — including Mohamed Ramadan and the founding roster — ensuring their experience on the platform is seamless and best-in-class.• Coordinate cross-functionally with the executive team across product, finance, music operations, and technology to ensure strategic priorities translate into shipped outcomes.• Manage relationships with key external partners including WIO Bank, SonoSuite, Merlin, TikTok/SoundOn, Meta and regional advertising and live booking agencies.• Lead operational planning, KPI tracking, and weekly reporting to the executive team — building the rhythm of operations as the company scales from anchor markets to 25,000+ artists.• Oversee artist acquisition pipeline execution in Egypt and the UAE, working with the Music team to convert pipeline into onboarded artists.• Manage office operations, vendor relationships, and local administrative functions for the Cairo entity.• Represent Distoor in industry-facing meetings, partner negotiations, and select artist conversations alongside the executive team.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR• 7+ years of operational leadership experience, ideally in startups, music, media, tech, or creative industries.• Proven track record of running day-to-day operations at a growth-stage company — scaling teams, processes, and systems while maintaining execution quality.• Deep understanding of the MENA music industry, creative economy, or digital media landscape. Existing relationships with artists, labels, or industry stakeholders are a strong plus.• Strong commercial instincts — comfortable owning operational KPIs, working with financial models, and making prioritization calls with incomplete information.• People leadership experience with demonstrated success in hiring, managing, and developing teams in a fast-moving environment.• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English (written and spoken). French is a plus.• Comfort operating in ambiguity, with the discipline to bring structure where structure is needed.• Based in Cairo or willing to relocate. Travel to Dubai, Riyadh, and other regional markets as needed.BONUS POINTS• Prior experience in a music tech, creator economy, or distribution platform context.• Background working with high-profile artists, talent management, or music labels.• Familiarity with AI tools, SaaS platforms, or product-led growth motions.• Network across regional advertising, brand partnerships, or live events.WHAT WE OFFER• A senior leadership role at one of the most ambitious music tech companies emerging from the MENA region.• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus structure.• Equity participation in Distoor.• Direct exposure to the executive team, investors, and the most influential artists in the region.• The opportunity to build the operating layer for an industry that has been waiting decades for proper infrastructure.HOW TO APPLYSend your CV and a brief note on why this role interests you to careers@distoor.com with the subject line General Manager — Cairo. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.Distoor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the artists and markets we serve.