[ALWAYS ALPHA] Talent Manager

Always Alpha is a modern talent management firm fully focused on the limitless potential of women's sports. Founded by Olympic legend Allyson Felix, led by CEO Cosette Chaput and powered by Dolphin, the first-of-its-kind firm is designed to elevate athletes, broadcasters, coaches and change-makers who are breaking barriers, owning their voices and creating a better future on and off the field of play.

OVERVIEW

Always Alpha is seeking a driven, dynamic and strategic Talent Manager who lives and breathes women’s sports, with a strong background in talent representation and proven success in revenue generation. This individual will be responsible for recruiting, developing, managing and proactively creating commercial opportunities for a roster of elite athletes, broadcasters, coaches and creators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure flawless execution and coordination between all stakeholders.

  • Create campaign concepts for incoming offers and inquiries based on budget and talent strengths.

  • Proactively identify, scout and recruit emerging and established talent aligned with set goals, mission and values.

  • Cultivate authentic, long-term relationships with clients built on trust, transparency, and proactive communication.

  • Provide day-to-day representation and strategic guidance to a roster of athletes, broadcasters, coaches and creator talent.

  • Lead negotiations and oversee deal structures to ensure alignment with client interests, brand positioning and revenue goals.

    Drive proactive sales by pitching and selling clients and the broader roster to brands, sponsors, agencies, and media platforms.

  • Develop revenue pipelines, build proposals, and lead outreach strategies designed to secure brand partnerships and commercial opportunities.

  • Serve as the main point of contact for talent, managing long and short term strategies, shifting calendars, brand partnerships, speaking engagements, media appearances and bespoke career opportunities.

  • Oversee campaign execution and operational logistics including timelines, deliverables, payments, and reporting.

  • Consistently meet and exceed sales and revenue targets tied to client partnerships and Always Alpha’s commercial growth.

  • Build and nurture relationships with brands, leagues, media networks, agencies and emerging industry leaders.

  • Leverage insights to provide innovative, data-informed strategies for talent representation and growth.

  • Handle consistent communication with talent providing career direction and overseeing talent inboxes, scheduling and client service needs with an emphasis on attention to detail.

  • Represent the company and clients at key sporting events, combines, tournaments, conferences, and networking opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, sign and retain top talent.

  • 4-5 years of proven experience managing and developing multi-faceted careers for talent of all levels.

  • Track record of selling, closing and executing brand partnerships and sponsorship deals on behalf of talent.

  • Extensive network of brand, media and agency contacts within the sports and entertainment landscape.

  • Strong understanding of the brand partnership and deal process.

Jaia Thomas