Bev James Management - Speaker Agent

The Company

Bev James Management (BJM) 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.

We hold a proven track record in growing and nurturing exceptional clients, and elevating brands across television, publishing, events and digital platforms. We excel at turning brands into thriving businesses and shining a light on remarkable people doing remarkable things.

Our speaking business is already well established and growing, and we 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

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Speaker Agent to lead and grow our speaking business.

This role will focus on managing and growing the speaking careers of existing Bev James Management 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 BJM brand.

You will play a key role in building strategic partnerships, maximising speaking opportunities and positioning BJM as a go-to agency for inspirational, expert and wellness-led speakers.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage all inbound speaking enquiries for BJM clients from our 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 BJM who may not have representation
• Prepare speaker proposals, including speaker recommendations, formats, fees and key messaging
• Pitch BJM 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 We 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

Location / Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid 3:2 (office and home). Based at our Chiswick, London office.

To apply

Please email your CV and a short cover note.

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(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 our business.)