Agent Associate

WME | William Morris Endeavor•New York, NY

8d•$54,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

International exclusive speakers' agency is seeking an Agent Associate. The candidate should have at least 1 year office experience. Experience in sales, business development, and/or event planning that included client contact and written communications is a plus, but not essential. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and must be able to handle a high-volume work including contract negotiation and database work. Work closely with Agents to support business operational needs, including but not limited to: Serve as a key liaison between internal departments and with buyers to communicate ongoing contract discussions and negotiations (including making and conveying contract revisions), accounting timelines, and Speaker/Buyer requests and availability. Independently manage discussions to allow maximum efficiency and to drive business needs. Support new client proposals, including speaker research, and reaching out to existing and prospective buyers with sales calls, utilizing in-depth knowledge of the company’s roster of speakers and fee arrangements. Taking ownership of high-volume CRM database management and utilizing multitasking skills in a high-paced environment to ensure that all opportunities, contracts, contacts, and billing information are updated and coordinated. Prepare reports and analysis as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of office experience (can be internship)
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to find creative solutions
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials in a timely manner
Attention to detail
Interested reading knowledge of Current Affairs and Business Trends
Creative thinking and a positive, can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales, business development, and/or event planning that included client contact and written communications is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key liaison between internal departments and with buyers to communicate ongoing contract discussions and negotiations (including making and conveying contract revisions), accounting timelines, and Speaker/Buyer requests and availability.
Independently manage discussions to allow maximum efficiency and to drive business needs.
Support new client proposals, including speaker research, and reaching out to existing and prospective buyers with sales calls, utilizing in-depth knowledge of the company’s roster of speakers and fee arrangements.
Taking ownership of high-volume CRM database management and utilizing multitasking skills in a high-paced environment to ensure that all opportunities, contracts, contacts, and billing information are updated and coordinated.
Prepare reports and analysis as needed.