Speaker Representation Agent — Build Partnerships & Deals

IMG LIVE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Harry Walker Agency (HWA) is seeking an Agent on the Speaker Representation team to develop and nurture relationships with a diverse roster of high-profile speakers. You will partner with managers, internal teams, and fellow agents, handling offers, deals, and outreach.

The role emphasizes relationship-driven work, with the president and other senior leaders providing strategic support. Office-based, with collaborative, fast-paced expectations and opportunities for growth within the WME network.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience; approximately 3 years for candidates with industry experience and approximately 5 years for candidates transitioning from another industry.
• Strong industry knowledge or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Resilience and composure.
• Resourcefulness and creativity.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Keep CRM database, speaker records, and communications updated.
• Tracking deals, referrals, and outreach.
• Prepare and negotiate formal offers for speaking engagements, working closely with sales and BA teams.
• Aid in researching and signing new speaker talent that strengthens and expands HWA's roster.
• Collaborate with WME and its broader network of departments to identify opportunities for integrated, 360-degree representation.
• Partner with Marketing and other internal teams on speaker positioning, visibility, and strategic growth.

Skills

Speaker representation

Business development

CRM management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

Harry Walker Agency (HWA) is seeking an Agent on the Speaker Representation team to develop and nurture relationships with a diverse roster of high-profile speakers. You will partner with managers, internal teams, and fellow agents, handling offers, deals, and outreach.

The role emphasizes relationship-driven work, with the president and other senior leaders providing strategic support. Office-based, with collaborative, fast-paced expectations and opportunities for growth within the WME network.