Team Manager, Senior Talent Agent
No longer listedThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Team Manager, Senior Talent Agent based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing talent management team within a fast-growing and creative environment.
You will combine people leadership, coaching, and strategic talent management expertise to help agents reach their full potential.
The position focuses on building strong teams, improving performance, and creating long-term value for creators, clients, and the business.
You will act as both a mentor and an experienced talent professional, balancing team leadership with direct contribution to sales and talent success.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape culture, improve processes, and support the continued growth of a dynamic organization.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about developing people, building relationships, and thriving in an entrepreneurial environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Team Manager, Senior Talent Agent based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing talent management team within a fast-growing and creative environment.
You will combine people leadership, coaching, and strategic talent management expertise to help agents reach their full potential.
The position focuses on building strong teams, improving performance, and creating long-term value for creators, clients, and the business.
You will act as both a mentor and an experienced talent professional, balancing team leadership with direct contribution to sales and talent success.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape culture, improve processes, and support the continued growth of a dynamic organization.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about developing people, building relationships, and thriving in an entrepreneurial environment.
Accountabilities:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of talent agents, supporting their professional growth, confidence, performance, and accountability.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, guidance, career support, and strategic direction.
- Partner with senior leadership to align team priorities, business objectives, performance expectations, and growth opportunities.
- Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training processes to build and develop a strong team.
- Create personalized development plans and support ongoing performance reviews and goal-setting initiatives.
- Establish a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance within the team.
- Continue managing talent relationships and contributing directly to revenue generation and sales performance.
- Lead by example through strong client service, relationship management, negotiation, and business development skills.
- Identify opportunities to improve team processes, workflows, and overall effectiveness.
- Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace culture.
- Serve as a trusted resource for team members, helping them navigate challenges and maximize opportunities.
- Approximately 5+ years of experience in talent management, influencer marketing, creator management, entertainment, sports, or a related industry.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or supporting junior team members.
- Strong understanding of talent representation, relationship management, and the creator economy.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with talent, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance.
- Experience providing constructive feedback, setting goals, and supporting employee development.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to contribute to sales initiatives and business growth while managing team responsibilities.
- Passion for mentoring people and helping others succeed.
- Experience in a high-growth agency or startup environment is considered an asset.
- Competitive compensation package with yearly salary reviews based on performance, contribution, leadership, and growth.
- Uncapped individual commissions, team commissions, and performance-based bonuses.
- Unlimited paid vacation, personal days, and sick days.
- Birthday day off and additional company-wide holidays.
- Flexible working schedules and remote work options.
- Early finish Fridays and an agency-wide holiday recharge period between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Choice of working remotely or from pet-friendly office locations.
- Opportunity to work within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with strong industry reputation and resources.
- Supportive culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on talent careers, team success, and business growth.
The Team Manager, Senior Talent Agent will be responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of talent agents while continuing to contribute as a hands-on industry professional. This role requires a strong balance of people management, strategic thinking, relationship building, and operational execution.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced talent management professional with a passion for coaching others and building successful teams. They should have strong industry knowledge, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.