Website SUMO Talent
The leading Talent Management recruitment agency
$150,000+ base + commission/bonus | Full-time, remote | Senior leadership
About the company
Our client is an established talent agency representing high-performing creators and digital talent across social, streaming and entertainment. As the business grows, they’re hiring a Head of Talent to lead the talent management team. You’ll also keep managing a roster of top-tier creators yourself. The role is fully remote, so you can work from anywhere in the US.
The role
This is a senior leadership role with two sides. You’ll lead, develop and grow a team of Talent Managers, set standards and shape how the agency manages talent. You’ll also stay close to the work by managing your own roster of high-performing creators and leading on the agency’s most significant deals. You’ll report to the senior leadership team and play a key part in setting the agency’s direction and growth.
What you’ll do
Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Talent Managers, setting clear goals and supporting their progression
- Set the standard for best practice in talent management, deal-making and client care across the agency
- Own team performance, including revenue targets, roster health and talent retention
- Hire and onboard new Talent Managers as the team grows
- Work with senior leadership on business strategy, growth plans and new revenue streams
- Act as a senior point of escalation for complex deals, negotiations and talent relationships
Roster management
- Manage your own roster of high-performing creators as their lead advisor and strategist
- Pitch, negotiate and close high-value brand partnerships and long-term ambassador deals
- Shape long-term career strategy for your talent, including products, licensing, media and other ventures
- Find and sign high-potential talent to strengthen the agency’s roster
Commercial
- Build and grow senior relationships with major brands, agencies and platforms
- Spot market trends and new opportunities to keep the agency ahead in the creator economy
What you’ll bring
- 7+ years in talent management, influencer marketing or brand partnerships, including experience managing high-profile creators
- Proven experience leading and developing a team, ideally in an agency setting
- A strong record of closing significant, high-value brand deals
- An extensive senior network across US brands, agencies and platforms
- Expert knowledge of the creator economy, platform trends and monetisation
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Confidence leading a team remotely
What’s on offer
- Senior-level package from $150,000+ base, depending on experience
- Commission/bonus on top
- Fully remote working from anywhere in the US
- A key leadership role with real influence on the agency’s direction
- A high-performing creator roster to manage from day one
- The chance to build and shape a growing team
