Talent Manager

Position Title: Talent Manager

Location: Flexible

Reports To: VP of Talent & Operations

About Us:

NETWORK is a fast-growing sports marketing agency specializing in athlete management, brand partnerships, and NIL opportunities. We work with elite high school and college athletes to grow their personal brands, secure sponsorships, and manage career opportunities. Our team is collaborative, energetic, and passionate about creating impact for athletes and partners alike.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Talent Manager with experience in athlete management, brand partnerships, or influencer marketing to support the continued growth of our athlete roster and partnerships division. This role will report directly to the VP of Talent & Operations and focus on managing athlete relationships, securing brand opportunities, and executing partnerships across sports, lifestyle, and consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Partnerships

• Leverage existing brand relationships to secure partnership opportunities for athletes
• Develop new relationships with brands, agencies, and marketing teams
• Pitch athletes for endorsements, campaigns, NIL deals, and brand collaborations
• Support partnership negotiations and coordinate deal execution with internal leadership

Athlete Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned athletes
• Manage day-to-day communication and relationship management
• Coordinate brand deliverables, appearances, and campaign commitments
• Ensure athletes fulfill contractual obligations and brand requirements

Campaign Execution

• Coordinate campaign timelines, content deliverables, and brand activations
• Work closely with brands to ensure partnerships run smoothly
• Track deliverables and manage communication between athletes and brand partners

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with brand marketing teams and agencies
• Represent the agency and its athletes professionally in all external communications
• Identify opportunities for repeat partnerships and long-term brand relationships

Ideal Candidate:

• 2-5 years of experience in talent management, sports marketing, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships
• Existing relationships with brands, agencies, or marketing decision-makers
• Experience working with athletes, creators, or public figures
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple clients and campaigns simultaneously.
• Passion for sports, culture, and athlete marketing

Why Join Us:

• Shape the careers of elite athletes and work on high-profile campaigns.
• Lead exciting brand partnerships and innovative marketing activations.
• Work with a collaborative, passionate team where your ideas make an impact.
• Location flexibility and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic agency.