[WME] Agent Associate

International exclusive speakers' agency is seeking an 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 administrative work including contract negotiation and database work. 

• All administrative support to Agents as needed, including but not limited to:

  • Work within CRM database to input new opportunities, new contacts and companies

  • Reach out to existing and prospective buyers with sales calls

  • Filing and managing communications and for Sales Agents

  • Tracking and communicating requested contract edits

  • Heavy database management including but not limited ensuring all contacts are up to date, and report generation and analysis

  • Independently handling the communication between internal departments to track ongoing contract discussions, accounting timelines and Speaker/Buyer requests.

  • Miscellaneous support work for the Sales Agent that includes client and speaker research and generating new proposals

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to find creative solutions

• Creative thinking and a positive, can-do attitude

• Interested reading knowledge of Current Affairs and Business Trends

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials in a timely manner

• 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.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$52,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$70,000 annually

Role is based in New York, NY.