Talent Agent Booking Specialist for Live Artists Position Available In Onondaga, New York

Talent Agent – Booking Specialist for Live Artists Simplified Entertainment Camillus, NY

REVIEW OUR WEBSITE

www.

SimplifiedEntertainment.com

BEFORE APPLYING!

Take the time to invest in your future. We will ask 3 simple questions about the website.

Compensation:

$18 hour plus commissions

Hours:

Typically, 8 AM to 5 PM EST, Monday to Friday Minimum of either: 1. Assocaites Degree (Business, Marketing) OR 2. 3 Years of sales experience

Position:

Inside Sales/Booking Agent for Live Talent & Events Simplified Entertainment Full Time See what we sell: www.

SimplifiedEntertainment.com Simplified Entertainment located in beautiful Skaneateles, NY, is upstate New York’s largest full service entertainment event company. We provide quality entertainment and entertainment services to colleges, casinos and corporations throughout the entire United States. Simplified Entertainment is one of the

TOP FIVE

college production companies in the US. Creative and innovation entertainment ideas and concepts is what separates Simplified Entertainment from the competition. Simplified Entertainment is a highly respected event provider. Currently Simplified Entertainment has an opening for and energetic event booking inside sales person. A live event booking agent is responsible for securing and managing engagements for artists, performers, novelty events, or speakers across various events and venues. Their primary duties include identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, and arranging appearances that align with the company’s goals and public image. They act as a liaison between the talent and event organizers, ensuring that both parties’ needs are met and that all logistical aspects of the engagement are handled smoothly. Talent booking agents also play a crucial role in promoting their clients, seeking out new opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with industry professionals, such as venue owners, event planners, and producers. They often provide guidance on the artist’s career trajectory, advising on suitable projects and helping to build their reputation in the entertainment world. To excel in this role, a talent booking agent must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the entertainment industry and market trends. Job Roles & Responsibilities (This is what we would tell you in person): Handle inbound requests for events and make outbound calls to current and potential clients. Email clients as appropriate to establish contact, follow up on details and close deals. Make outbound calls to clients who have requested information, determine their needs/wants, educate them on our company and convert them into customers Reach out and work with the speakers in order to match the speaker with the client and their event both regarding budget, dates and topics. Enter each call/prospect/booing into Salesforce. Maintain the relationship/contact with each of your customers up to and after each speaking event to ensure a successful speaking engagement and create long term relationships. Suggest ways to improve our process, procedures and tools to increase sales and create an exceptional customer experience. Work as a team member.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Associate Degree. Business concentration is preferred or a Minimum of 3 year sales or retail experience An ambitious salesperson that is driven by sales and closing deals Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written A positive attitude and a professional demeanor Ability to multi task and work between multiple systems Ability to work closely and effectively with a team in order to attain individual as well as team goals.

Compensation:

$18 hour plus commissions

Hours:

Typically, 8 AM to 5 PM EST, Monday to Friday Here is what a typical day looks like for a full-time person: Start at 8 AM 1. Begin the daily 50-100 warm calls 2. Reply to incoming calls from the prior evening 3. Reply to incoming emails from the prior evening 4. Contact clients in the sales funnel 5. 12 noon to 1 PM lunch 6. Send emails and calls to book tour fill in dates 7. Speak with artists about the past shows Call clients for follow up on past shows 8. Create quotes and contracts 9. 30 minutes before leaving, create a “to do list” for the next day

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No nights Application Question(s): Did you take the time to review www.

Simplified Entertainment.com? Questions will be asked about the website. Tell us about your sales experience. Do you have any experience working with any type of live talent, whether it be being in a band, open mic nights past show business experience? Tell us why you think you would be an asset to Simplified Entertainment. There is travel involed in this position to attend show business events to promote Simplified Entertainment and its clients. Are you willing to travel to these 3-7 day or more events that take place throughout the United States? Do you have any type of experience with trade shows? Thank you for answering the above questions.

Education:

Associate (Required) Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Camillus, NY (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road