Description:
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a positive and lasting difference to our clients, as well as the people they inspire daily. This is an opportunity to build a career in a driven, dynamic, friendly and fast-growing company.
The role:
- Work closely with the CEO Bev James and our Head of Talent to support the roster of talent and generate opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with clients and external partners including speaker agencies, advertising agencies, licensing and publishing partners.
- Ensure a consistent pipeline of bookings and partnerships for each client.
- Formulate strategies and build additional revenue streams for each client.
- Plan and create TV, brand, book and licensing pitches.
- Identify and sign both key and emerging talent.
- Manage inbound enquiries in a timely manner, whilst also proactively identifying new opportunities and acting upon them swiftly.
- Lead on fee negotiation, contracts, invoicing and payments for commercial deals.
- Liaise with talent and coordinate diary and travel arrangements.
- Attend engagements with clients when necessary (this may be outside of normal working hours).
- Update bookings on our client management system.
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team to manage and ensure a ‘joined up’, efficient operation.
- Be flexible within the needs of the business and be available to work on special projects when necessary.
The right person:
- Self-motivated and proactive self-starter who can lead and work on projects independently, as well as being a strong team player.
- Minimum of 2 years’ employed work experience within talent management, PR, brand partnerships, publishing or the entertainment industry in a talent management or closely related role.
- A good network of key contacts across the industry including broadcasting, media, brands and PR.
- Ability and willingness to sell talents’ skills, experience and profile to bring in new opportunities both in person, by phone and via e-mail.
- Good experience in reading and negotiating contracts.
- High-quality written skills, which include strong spelling, grammar and attention to detail.
- Multi-tasker with strong work ethic and an excellent timekeeper.
- A natural rapport builder, with a friendly demeanour and exceptional people skills, must be discrete with confidential information.
- An ideas generator who can explore new avenues and opportunities, who ensures they stay on top of industry developments and trends.