Website SUMO Talent
The leading Talent Management recruitment agency
$70,000–$85,000 base + commission | Full-time, remote
About the company
Our client is a growing talent agency representing creators and digital talent across social and streaming. They want to grow into new specialist areas and are hiring a Talent Management Lead to build and own a dedicated creator roster in [niche, e.g. gaming / beauty / finance / parenting]. The role is fully remote and open to candidates anywhere in the US or Canada.
The role
This role suits someone entrepreneurial who wants to build something of their own. You’ll find, sign and manage creators in your specialist area, starting a roster from the ground up or bringing your existing relationships with you. As the roster grows, you’ll be able to hire and develop a wider team around it, with the agency’s backing behind you.
What you’ll do
- Build and grow a specialist creator roster by finding and signing high-potential talent
- Manage your creators day to day as their main point of contact and career advisor
- Pitch, negotiate and close brand partnerships, from single campaigns to long-term deals
- Build strong relationships with brands, agencies and platforms that are relevant to your area
- Work with talent on content strategy, audience growth and new income streams
- Oversee contracts, campaign delivery, approvals and payments
- Become the agency’s go-to expert in your area, keeping up with trends and opportunities
- As the roster grows, help hire and develop a team to support it
What you’ll bring
- 3+ years in talent management, influencer marketing or brand partnerships
- A proven record of signing talent and closing brand deals
- Strong knowledge of, and ideally an existing network in, a specific creator area
- An entrepreneurial, self-starting approach, and the drive to build a roster from the ground up
- Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset
- The organisation and self-motivation to do well working remotely
- An interest in leading and developing a team over time
What’s on offer
- $70,000–$85,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Competitive commission, with strong earning potential as your roster grows
- Fully remote working from anywhere in the US or Canada
- Ownership of your own specialist roster, backed by an established agency
- A clear path into leadership as you build a team around your roster
