Creatives Agency - Talent Manager (Manchester)
Date Posted: Monday 12th May 2025
Date Expires: Friday 13th June 2025
Manchester – Hybrid / Remote | Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Hours
Are you a commercially driven, highly organised professional with a passion for the creative industries? We’re an established and fast-growing agency representing top-tier talent in makeup, hair, styling, and nails — and we’re looking for a dynamic individual to play a pivotal role in both artist bookings and agency growth.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a real impact within a respected, creatively-led agency.
The Role: As Talent Manager you’ll work closely with our roster of exceptional artists and our diverse client base, managing day-to-day bookings and artist schedules, while also driving new business and helping to shape the future of the agency. This hybrid role blends operational excellence with proactive sales, client engagement, and business development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate artist bookings, schedules, and client communications
- Negotiate fees, secure optimal contracts, and handle usage terms professionally
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, clients, and creatives
- Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand our client base
- Deliver seamless administrative support including diary management, reports, and documentation
- Handle invoicing, expenses, and ensure timely follow-ups with artists and clients
- Prepare marketing communications such as mailers, client proposals, and artist promotions
- Lead internal meetings, track KPIs, and contribute to artist development strategies
- Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality in all interactions and communications
- Stay ahead of trends with ongoing industry and competitor research
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience in bookings, sales, or a client-facing role (ideally in a creative, beauty or talent based business)
- Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets and KPIs
- Exceptional communicator — articulate, persuasive, and confident with clients and talent
- Commercially sharp with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented
- Absolute professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams, and CRM systems
- Passionate about beauty, fashion, media, and the creative industries
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working (hybrid or remote) with autonomy and responsibility
- Fast-paced, varied role with real impact and ownership
- Clear KPIs, growth targets, and performance-based bonuses
- Supportive team culture where your ideas, ambition, and drive are valued
- Exposure to leading brands and exceptional creative talent across the UK and beyond
Confidentiality. Ambition. Excellence.
If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a mark within the creative industry, send your CV and a short cover note.
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