
Business Development Associate
WME
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
New York - Park Ave South
Agent Associate
The candidate should have at least 1 year office experience. Experience in sales, business development, and/or event planning that included client contact and written communications is a plus, but not essential. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and must be able to handle a high-volume work including contract negotiation and database work.
Work closely with Agents to support business operational needs, including but not limited to:
• Serve as a key liaison between internal departments and with buyers to communicate ongoing contract discussions and negotiations (including making and conveying contract revisions), accounting timelines, and Speaker/Buyer requests and availability. Independently manage discussions to allow maximum efficiency and to drive business needs.
• Support new client proposals, including speaker research, and reaching out to existing and prospective buyers with sales calls, utilizing in-depth knowledge of the company's roster of speakers and fee arrangements.
• Taking ownership of high-volume CRM database management and utilizing multitasking skills in a high-paced environment to ensure that all opportunities, contracts, contacts, and billing information are updated and coordinated. Prepare reports and analysis as needed.
You Have These:
• Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of office experience (can be internship)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to find creative solutions
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Interested reading knowledge of Current Affairs and Business Trends
• Creative thinking and a positive, can-do attitude
How We Work:
We work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Salary/Benefits
$130,000 /year USD
Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
Perks
• Growth and developmental opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
Additional Information
WME Group is an international exclusive speakers' agency that operates at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion, primarily focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships within these industries.