Executive Speakers Bureau · 1 day ago
Sales Executive / Talent Agent
Executive Speakers Bureau is searching for a seasoned sales professional / talent agent for an exciting position working with our speakers and celebrities. The role involves working with various speakers and celebrities to place them at events, along with responsibilities in promoting talent, managing schedules, and executing sales campaigns.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for working with professional speakers, celebrities, sports figures and placing them at corporate, non-profit, and association events throughout the world
Promoting and selling exclusive talent/speakers
Cold calls
Producing marketing materials
Assisting with sales campaigns
Schedule management
Qualification
Required
Conduct all business with honesty and integrity
Strong sense of teamwork
Competitive motivation to close the sale
High energy and able to multi-task with many different clients
Strong sense of self-motivation
Ability to learn extensive information about speakers
Willingness to be innovative
Strength in relationship building with both internal and external customers
Anticipate potential risks and potential trouble spots that would impede the ability to execute contracts/events
Ability to negotiate fees and contracts
Knowledge of using and leveraging social media to generate and close sales