Agent Assistant
Greater Talent Network
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/2/2015 10:05:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
For over 30 years, Greater Talent Network has brought world renowned speakers to audiences around the globe. Our exclusive roster of celebrity speakers spans the worlds of business, technology, entertainment, literature, sports, politics, journalism and more.
This is an entry-level position as an ''Agent In Training'' and has strong potential for growth.
Agent in Training Job Description:
• Learn speaker content
• Prospect, pitch, strategize and negotiate speaker contracts
• Maintain, update and expand database of potential leads, including cold calling
• Provide administrative support to one or more Senior Executives
• Oversee event contracts, itineraries and servicing from start to finish
• Other responsibilities as needed
Qualified candidates should excel in a fast-paced business and media oriented environment. They must be excellent communicators, enjoy networking, and have knowledge and interest in a broad array of areas. The ideal candidate is a blend of:
• Entrepreneurial, independent personality and a team player
• Competitive and savvy
• Critical thinker and a strategic, resourceful problem solver
• Big picture and detail oriented
• Extroverted & Charismatic in all communication
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleges students to CEOs
• Well-traveled & well-read
• Previous experience in B2B sales, Lobbying/Consulting, event planning, speaker selection, or experience booking entertainment, and multilingualism are highly regarded but not required