Talent Manager

RISE Worldwide; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Worldwide Limited is seeking a dynamic Talent Manager to lead athlete, influencer, and sports personality relationships. You will navigate athlete representation, brand management, endorsements, and digital partnerships to maximize value for both talent and brands.

You'll coordinate events, social media strategies, and contract negotiations with legal support, while staying ahead of market trends in sports and entertainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong understanding of talent management and athlete representation.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with athletes and brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead athlete representation and manage relationships with athletes, influencers, and sports personalities.
• Develop and manage personal brands for athletes to maximize marketability.
• Negotiate sponsorship contracts and endorsements on behalf of athletes.
• Coordinate appearances, events, and media engagements.
• Define digital marketing strategy to support athletes' social media presence.
• Collaborate with legal advisors on contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Identify market opportunities for endorsements and sponsorships.

Skills

Talent Management

Commercial Acumen

Brand Strategy

Media & PR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management

Job description

At RISE Worldwide, we believe everything we do today has to be a step up from yesterday.

And the only way to do it is together.

Together we work hard, laugh a lot, brainstorm all the time, push each other to deliver our best and RISE AS ONE.

Current Openings

Business Unit / Vertical

Role Title

Talent Manager

Role Overview

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Manager to lead and manage relationships with professional athletes, influencers, and sports personalities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the sports ecosystem, experience in talent acquisition and management, and the ability to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

1. Athlete Representation:

• - Act as the primary liaison between athletes and sponsors.
• - Ensure athletes' interests and brand image align with endorsements and digital partnerships.
• - Advocate for athletes in contract negotiations, endorsement and other digital activation terms.
• - Work with the player for their day to day requirements.

2. Brand Management:

• - Develop and manage the personal brand of athletes to maximize marketability.
• - Servicing brands/clients to eventually lead to retention/renewals.
• - Oversee social media and PR efforts to maintain a positive public image.

3. Endorsement & Digital Partnership:

• - Develop and execute sponsorship strategies for athletes to secure endorsement deals.
• - Cultivate relationships with potential sponsors, brands, and agencies.
• - Negotiate sponsorship contracts and endorsements on behalf of athletes

4. Event and Media Coordination:

• - Coordinate appearances, promotional events, and speaking engagements.
• - Coordinate media events and appearances – Liaise regularly with the PR team

5. Digital Marketing & Strategy:

• - Identify social media strategy for each athlete and work closely with the digital team to ensure the talent is happy with our support in building their social media presence.

6. Legal and Contractual Compliance:

• - Work closely with legal advisors to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• - Stay informed about industry regulations and legal requirements.

7. Market Analysis and Strategy:

• - Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities.
• - Identify new opportunities for athlete endorsements and sponsorships.

Core Competencies

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

Skills:

• Talent Management & Representation
• Commercial & Business Acumen
• Marketing & Brand Strategy
• Media & PR Collaboration

Preferred Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in talent management, preferably in the sports or entertainment industry.

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