Agent Associate

Job Description

Who We Are:

WME is a leading entertainment agency representing the world's greatest artists, content creators and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television and theater. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, WME is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

The Harry Walker Agency is the World's Leading Speakers Agency. Since 1946, we have partnered with event planners around the globe and have connected them with the world's most important voices. No other agency in the world has access to the breadth and caliber of speakers that we do. We have long-standing and exclusive relationships with hundreds of speakers worldwide, including World Leaders, Nobel Laureates, Journalists, Bestselling Authors, Global Business Leaders, Economists and the biggest names in television, film, music, sports, media and more.

Position Summary

International exclusive speakers' agency is seeking an Agent Associate to assist two senior Sales Agents in their day-to-day work. 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 administrative work including contract negotiation and database work.

Essential Functions:

All administrative support to Agents as needed, including but not limited to:
• Working within CRM database to input new opportunities, contacts, and companies
• Reaching out to existing and prospective buyers with sales calls
• Filing and managing communications and for Sales Agents
• Tracking and communicating requested contract edits
• Heavy database management including but not limited ensuring all contacts are up to date, and report generation and analysis
• Independently handling the communication between internal departments to track ongoing contract discussions, accounting timelines and Speaker/Buyer requests.
• Miscellaneous support work for the Sales Agent that includes client and speaker research and generating new proposals

Qualifications:
• 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
• Keen attention to detail
• Interested reading knowledge of Current Affairs and Business Trends
• Creative thinking and a positive, can-do attitude

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$58,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$0 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxjb4q-18-119-139-104-42 in your application.