OTG is a global talent management agency. We launched our talent division of the business in 2021 and are growing quickly - our talents’ reach spans 30M+ followers.

As a talent-first agency, we want to make sure that as we continue to grow, our talent managers’ rosters remain small so that our talent are provided with best-in-class service to support their careers. Our Talent Managers are responsible for strategically and proactively building the careers of their own roster of talent, from managing their reputation and image to securing commercial partnerships, to developing meaningful IP and much more in between.

We are seeking a talent manager with experience and/or interest in building a sports-based roster.

The role reports to either a Senior Talent Manager or Talent Director.

We are considering applications with more experience for Senior Talent Manager opportunities so do feel free to share your application with this in mind.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Independently manage a roster of approx. 6 emerging to established sporting talent
• Support senior team members in scouting and signing new sporting talent to the roster
• Create and develop ambitious but realistic strategies for your sporting talent, which are impactful, commercial and drive long-term, sustainable careers
• Forecast monthly and annual revenue targets for your sporting talent, with the aim of increasing revenue year-on-year
• Proactively pitch, negotiate and secure commercial partnerships and revenue driving career opportunities to target for your sporting talent
• Strategically identify opportunities for your sporting talent to diversify their careers and revenue streams into other areas of media and entertainment including, but not limited to, publishing, product development, podcasting, licensing, broadcast and live
• Independently negotiate deals and contracts for your sporting talent to a high standard
• Own relationships with key agencies, brands and other third parties for and on behalf of your sporting talent and the wider roster
• Provide your sporting talent with advice and insight on their content strategies to ensure high quality content, growth and strong engagement - both organic and commercial
• Foresee any potential challenges or roadblocks related to your sporting talent and projects, and prepare for/ mitigate them in advance
• Effectively manage your sporting talents’ public image and reputation (including crisis management), liaising with publicists to build and execute narrative and PR strategies
• Manage and guide junior team members to handle tasks for your sporting talent, including:
• Commercial content scheduling and work-related diary management
• Managing email inboxes, scoping out initial enquiries, sharing media kits and fees
• Coordinating brand clients and sporting talent on the creation, delivery and execution of commercial content
• Gathering analytics, insights and feedback to share with brands post-campaign and creating case studies
• Creating and sharing tailored and targeted commercial partnership pitches with brands
• Gifting and event invites
• Embody OTG’s values and high standards when representing the agency both internally and externally

ABOUT YOU:

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the talent management industry
• Immersed in the latest talent management, social media and entertainment industry developments with an ability to use this to the benefit of your talent
• Understand and confidently negotiate contracts
• Proven record of generating new business, securing commercial partnerships and upselling
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong relationship builder
• Commercially minded
• Must demonstrate a high quality of work performed both accurately and efficiently to deadlines
• Adaptable self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects and talent simultaneously with a persistent, determined and positive attitude
• Highly organised, proactive and pragmatic with day-to-day tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ambitious and driven to achieve positive results
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Canva and Google Drive

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A fast-paced, reactive job at an exciting and fast-growing talent management agency
• A job where your voice is heard and where good ideas are swiftly acted on
• Competitive salary + target-based commission
• Unlimited holiday
• Limitless progression opportunities - we believe that everybody’s career progression should be uncapped. If you prove yourself, there is no limit to how far or quickly you can progress within the business
• All new starters are provided with an Apple MacBook and an iPhone
• Strong culture with a friendly, welcoming team - team lunches, socials, birthdays and special occasions celebrated
• Flexible working schedule - we are looking for someone who is organised and can work autonomously, managing their own schedule around work commitments
• We are currently WFH 3 days a week with 2 days per week at our Old St office, subject to change

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Outreach is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity across our team and we aim to create a working environment where all are accepted and heard. A copy of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19kS2IY_0p9qQy1RKLWvtr80o3OQIxEVU/view?usp=sharing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers, Sports Teams and Clubs, and Performing Arts and Spectator Sports

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