The Role and What You'll Do:

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

You Have These:

• 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.
• Ability to find creative solutions
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Interested reading knowledge of Current Affairs and Business Trends
• Creative thinking and a positive, can-do attitude

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

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

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$70,000 annually

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.