Talent Agent

M+C Saatchi Talent are currently looking for a talent agent to oversee an exciting and in-demand list of talent. The ideal candidate will be immersed in the world of social-first talent and will have experience gained from already working in the industry either in a similar role or working for a brand closely covering talent-led strategy and communications.

About the role:
This role requires a talent-first approach from a real team player who is able to operate closely alongside other stakeholders to help deliver both talent strategy and company vision. High levels of organisation, negotiation and motivation are required along with a passion for the wider industry, as well as the influencer-first talent space.

What you'll do:

• Working with a successful roster of digital first talent in line with vision and strategy of M&CSS
• Utilising experience and network of industry contacts to deliver new job opportunities across your own list as well as more broadly and sharing this information with the wider team
• Client Retention, ensuring best in class service and continued achievements for current client list
• Keeping across all the latest deals, negotiating at high levels for all relevant clients
• Proactive and capable of building strong relationships with our existing and new industry contacts
• Manage deal processes with appropriate third parties, overseeing every deal for the talent list, alongside other stakeholders across the M&CSS team
• Ensure the best possible deal for each project by negotiating contracts for talent with third parties
• Maintaining professional end-to-end communication with talent, other team members and third party partners
• Event, shoot, meeting attendance
• Experience of working closely with talent and other team members to achieve both immediate and strategic mid/long term goals
• Understand and have a passion for following up to date trends, topics and movements within the industry
• An understanding of how to gain the trust of, work and communicate with talent
• Experience working with various fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands

What you'll bring:

• Able to quickly build strong relationships internally and externally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with strong collaborative instincts
• Professional, diligent, discrete and proactive
• Adaptable self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects and talent simultaneously in a high-pressure environment, work to tight timelines and, when necessary, outside of traditional office hours
• Solid knowledge of and passion for the market, social media and the industry in general
• Significant experience in a talent management, influencer marketing or influencer led PR agency

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI TALENT GROUP
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 27 days annual holiday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsided gym membership, whilst our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around D&I, mentoring programmes and the opportunity for all to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP
M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

M+C Saatchi Group
was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity.