Who we are

Monitor Talent is a full service talent agency supporting the wide range of needs of gurus and thought leaders. Monitor Talent is recruiting an outstanding individual to join a dynamic team establishing a new generation of premium talent services for business, science and society gurus.

What we are looking for

Monitor Talent is looking to hire an Entry Level Agent to join our team.  This critical role assists Talent Agents in transactional support for the selling and booking of our talent clients to buyers - who are corporations and other institutions, conference and convention organizers, and professional speaker bureaus.  The candidate will handle specific engagement selling, logistics and contract support.  He/she will:

·         Create outbound solicitation lists from our client/prospect database

·         Generate email templates and outbound materials

·         Handle inbound inquiries, including checking dates for talent, obtaining details on potential bookings, and communicating these to the agent team

·         Manage the contractual and logistical details involved in selling and delivering the Talent for the engagements, such as submitting firm offers and gathering contract information

·         Ensure that booked events are being handled according to premium levels of service

·         Keep the Talent Clients and Program Buyers apprised of engagement related specific requirements (audiovisual, promo materials, NDAs, permission to record forms, etc.)

·         Obtain and communicate feedback on events/engagements

Qualifications

Skills

·         Demonstrated ability to sell, market and effectively represent our talent clients through written communications and telephone calls.

·         Strong listening and interpersonal communications skills.

·         Attention to detail in a transactional business

·         Expertise with CRM or sales support software is a plus

Knowledge

·         Relevant prior experience includes: sales support in a lecture agency, event business, professional services firm, executive recruiting or PR/advertising.

·         Multi-disciplinary work experience that combines personal relationship building, management of complex projects and programs, and high attention to flawless execution.

Attitude

·         Drive and ambition

·         Willingness to operate in a continuously changing and growing environment.

·         Proven customer service ability, entrepreneurial drive, and a team orientation.

·         A sense of humor and fun.

The position is located in Cambridge, MA and requires infrequent travel.

Monitor offers a compelling compensation package an excellent benefits package.  Given the steep expected growth path for this business, and the potential to significantly shape the business, we anticipate that the successful individual will see a significant growth in compensation over the next three years and beyond

Please send your resume and cover letter to MonitorCareers@Monitor.com and quote ‘Entry Level Agent in the subject line.

Monitor is an equal opportunity employer