Job Description
Speaker Agent
Location: Hybrid 3:2 (office and home). Based at our Chiswick, London office
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The Company
The company is a leading UK-based talent management and literary agency representing inspirational experts, thought leaders, and high-profile voices across wellness, health, business and personal development.
They hold a proven track record in growing and nurturing exceptional clients, and elevating brands across television, publishing, events and digital platforms. They excel at turning brands into thriving businesses and shining a light on remarkable people doing remarkable things.
Their speaking business is already well established and growing, and they are now looking to appoint a dedicated Speaker Agent to take it to the next level.
This is an opportunity to be part of something special within a respected agency, with autonomy, growth potential and long-term career development.
The Role
They are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Speaker Agent to lead and grow their speaking business.
This role will focus on managing and growing the speaking careers of existing clients, handling all inbound speaking enquiries, negotiations and logistics. Alongside this, you will proactively outreach to corporates, event organisers and conference producers, as well as identify and onboard new speaking talent aligned with the company brand.
You will play a key role in building strategic partnerships, maximising speaking opportunities and positioning the company as a go-to agency for inspirational, expert and wellness-led speakers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all inbound speaking enquiries for the company clients from their website and speaking agencies
- Manage all speaking bookings, negotiations and contracts
- Act as the main point of contact between speakers and event organisers
- Proactively outreach to companies, brands, event and conference organisers, and agencies
- Identify and approach potential new speakers outside of the company who may not have representation
- Prepare speaker proposals, including speaker recommendations, formats, fees and key messaging
- Pitch the company speakers for corporate events, conferences, panels and keynotes
- Identify new speaking opportunities across wellness, health, leadership, business and expert sectors
- Maintain and nurture relationships with speaking agencies and keep client profiles & bio's up-to-date on agency websites.
- Coordinate speaker schedules and key logistics to ensure a smooth end-to-end experience
- Support the strategic positioning and growth of speakers' profiles
About You
- Must have proven experience in speaker bookings or talent agent/manager work
- Proven ability to work to and achieve sales targets
- Strong commercial awareness, with confidence negotiating fees and value
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines
- Confident working with senior or high-profile clients and stakeholders
- Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working both autonomously and within a small team
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Willing to attend client engagements as required, including occasional out-of-hours or evening support for events
What They Offer
- Competitive salary
- Autonomy and trust in how you work
- A supportive, collaborative and nurturing leadership team
- The opportunity to work closely with exceptional talent
- Long-term growth and development within the agency
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the company, please do not hesitate to apply.
The company is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to contribute.
(Please note. This role is not suitable for candidates with recruitment or HR-focused talent management experience only. You must have proven experience in speaker bookings or working within a talent agency environment aligned with their business.)
