Job Description

As our Talent Manager, you play a key role in driving commercial collaborations for our Talents and business growth for Patriksson Talent. You build and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients and brands, combining confident sales skills with clear, effective processes.

You bring together strategic talent development and commercial drive. Working closely with each Talent, you define a clear direction, goals and priorities that strengthen their relevance in the market, both on social media and beyond. You turn that strategy into creative ideas, concepts and commercial opportunities across a range of channels, from social media collaborations to physical events.

With a natural drive to achieve both quantitative and qualitative goals, you build the trust and close relationships that help your Talents develop their profiles, businesses and long-term potential. Their growth, in turn, drives the continued growth of Patriksson Talent.

Responsibilities

• Represent and manage a select portfolio of Talents, setting a clear strategic direction and goals with each Talent to support their development and strengthen their relevance in the market, on social media and beyond.
• Turn each Talent’s strategy into commercial opportunities, identifying and developing partnerships that support their growth and the agency’s business objectives.
• Drive sales by identifying and approaching new clients, preparing tailored proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Manage budgets and work towards individual Talent sales targets and overall business objectives.
• Work closely with the Campaign Manager to ensure seamless end-to-end management of collaborations, from pitching and negotiations through to briefing and execution.
• Analyse clients, markets and industry developments to identify new business opportunities.
• Identify potential new Talents and contribute to the growth of the Talent portfolio.
• Provide regular financial and performance reports to management and the finance team.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Patriksson Talent, representing the agency at key industry events and building valuable professional relationships.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two years of relevant experience in sales, talent representation, influencer marketing or a related field. A proven track record in sales is essential.
• Strong commercial understanding, with the ambition and ability to identify opportunities, develop proposals, negotiate partnerships, set goals and deliver results.
• Strategic thinker who understands market dynamics and can help shape a Talent’s positioning, goals and long-term development.
• Deep understanding of social media, influencer marketing and digital culture, with an interest in how Talent relevance can grow across platforms and beyond.
• Excellent project management and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborations.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, combined with a proactive, collaborative and service-minded approach.
• Fluent in English.