Head Model Booker

SUMO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMO, a premier model agency in London, is seeking an experienced Head Booker to lead the Men’s and Women’s Boards and drive bookings across fashion, editorial, and commercial work.

You will manage a booking team, nurture high-value client relationships, negotiate rates and usage, and identify opportunities to grow revenue. The role requires 4+ years as a booker, an extensive industry network, and a proven track record in securing top bookings. SUMO is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a booker, ideally across men’s and women’s boards.
• Established network of brands, casting directors, and agencies.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of revenue growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring a bookings team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bookings across the Men’s and Women’s Boards, ensuring smooth operation.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and maximising bookings.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, brands, casting directors and agencies.
• Lead negotiations on rates, contracts and usage to secure top opportunities.
• Pitch and promote models to clients to create visibility and bookings.
• Lead, mentor and manage the bookings team across both boards.
• Set commercial objectives and performance targets for the team.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Leadership

Networking

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head Booker to lead and oversee both the Men's and Women's Boards at an established model agency.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly connected individual with a strong understanding of the fashion and modelling industries, excellent client relationships and a proven track record in developing talent and driving bookings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all bookings across the Men's and Women's Boards, ensuring the smooth running of both divisions.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and maximising bookings across fashion, editorial, commercial, luxury and lifestyle sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including brands, casting directors, photographers, production companies and creative agencies.
• Lead negotiations on rates, contracts and usage agreements to secure the best opportunities for talent and the agency.
• Proactively pitch and promote models to relevant clients, ensuring consistent visibility and booking opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and manage the booking team across both the Men's and Women's Boards.
• Set clear commercial objectives and performance targets, ensuring the team is working towards shared goals.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 4+ years as a booker ideally with experience across both Men & Women
• An established network of industry contacts, including fashion brands, casting directors, creative agencies and commercial clients.
• A strong commercial mindset with a proven track record of generating revenue and securing high-value bookings.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing a booking team.

SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).