Senior Manager, Talent Development
WWE
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The Senior Manager of Talent Development will be responsible for the recruitment and development of a world class talent pipeline of future WWE Superstars and Divas. This entrepreneurial role places an exceptional marketer, networking and talent scout at the center of the WWE's Developmental Department. Working with a world class coaching and development team, the Senior Manager will help shape the future direction of the WWE's global talent roster. The Senior Manager will be based in WWE's Stamford headquarters as a member of WWE's Talent Development Team. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication and management abilities. Creating and maintaining strong professional networks that connect WWE to domestic and international athletic talent pools is critical to the success of this candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Recruit athletes and entertainers for NXT Talent Development System
• Manage Talent Hiring Process, including oversight of a process which includes legal, medical, background, immigration and logistical issues
• Manage Talent Tryout Process, which includes the execution of domestic and international tryouts, and the recruitment and assessment of talent
• Create and develop relevant athlete and source relationships in the football, Olympic, and strength communities
• Generate and Manage Database of Talent Prospects by tracking recruits from various sports, and applicants from the sports entertainment world
• Manage NXT Talent information
• Support coaches, staff, and creative team of WWE Talent Development system on miscellaneous projects, as necessary
Qualifications:
• 5 years of experience in recruiting athletes (football preferred)
• Established professional network of relationships among football, strength, Olympic, and fitness sports
• Experience working in sports and entertainment
• Demonstrated success in prospecting, and evaluating potential talent
• Able to think creatively and strategically about how WWE attracts new talent through innovative opportunities
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation, organizational, leadership and managerial skills
• Highly organized with superior time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• WWE Product Knowledge preferred
• Bachelor degree required, graduate degree(s) a plus
• Willing and able to travel 25-50%
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