Full Time Vacancies
Booking Assistant (Logistics)
You will be dealing with all artist logistics as the main support to ten busy agents and over 200 artists. You will also be the first point of contact between artists, managers and promoters from the point a booking is confirmed to completion of the event.
The main areas you will be handling:
- Travel logistics
- Contracts
- Invoices
- Itineraries
- Visas / work permits
- Accommodation
- Artist support
- Rider updates
- Gig administration
Requirements:
- Experience as a bookings assistant at an agency (paid or unpaid)
- Well-rounded attitude with interest in events and pop culture
- High levels of motivation and energy with excellent communication skills
- Ability to integrate well at all levels
- Strong ability to remain focused with a hardworking, professional and flexible attitude while multi-tasking at an extremely fast pace
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work well under pressure and long hours
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Must be computer literate and proficient with mainstream information technologies
- Languages are desirable
Booking Agent
Reports to: The Sales and Marketing Manager
Location: Notcutt House, 36 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 9EU
Job Outline: Working under the supervision of the Sales & Marketing Manager to successfully represent talent and maximize revenue from commercial activity.
Key Responsibilities:
● Be a brand ambassador for MN2S
● Demonstrate all the core values of the company on a day-to-day basis in all activities
● Represent talent and act in their best interests
● Work on behalf of buyers to secure talent suited to their needs
● Procure opportunities, negotiate terms and confirm commercial engagements in a range of different areas (live touring, festival appearances, brand activity and more) to the satisfaction of both buyers and talent
● Achieve or exceed set monthly revenue targets
● Build up a talent’s fees and meet pre-agreed objectives
● Proactively develop talent and build up a valuable and diverse personal roster
● Troubleshoot and deal with any issues that may arise before, during and/or after the engagement/activity
● Constantly source valuable new clients, build strong relationships and – adhering to all data regulations – add client information to the company’s CRM system
● Record and track all leads in the company’s CRM system
● Work with other members of the team to achieve common goals
● Liaise with the Digital Marketing department to promote talent availability and latest news
● Regularly meet new and existing clients
● Attend events to network, grow client base and strengthen relationships
● MN2S may vary the duties and responsibilities at any time and from time to time according to the needs of the business
Selection Criteria:
● Successful previous experience (at least 1 year) as a Booking Agent consistently meeting or exceeding targets
● Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the business
● Highly motivated with a drive to succeed and a passion for talent representation and the agency business
● Target driven
● Strong team player
● Entrepreneurial spirit
● Strong business sense and industry expertise
● Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
● Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
● Attention to detail and problem solving skills
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong work ethic and the ability to work well under pressure and long hours
● Strong organisational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
● Confident with a good sense of humour
Booking Assistant
This is an entry level position perfect for someone looking to build a successful career at a Booking Agency.
Candidates must have previous experience in sales, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a genuine passion for the entertainment business and endless determination to succeed.
The interview process will include a substantial training segment. Full details will be provided upon invitation for interview.
The role will involve:
• Successfully booking DJs, live acts, celebrities and more to suitable venues and events around the world
• Negotiation of an artist’s fee, booking fee and all expenses relating to the activity
• Troubleshooting and dealing with any issues that may arise before, during or after the activity
• Constantly sourcing new clients and building valuable contacts around the world
The ideal candidate will be:
• A self-starter
• Highly driven and determined with an excellent work ethic and ability to work well under pressure
• A team player
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Outlook and MS Excel, in particular)
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• Able to manage time extremely well, multi-task and prioritise important work
• Detail oriented with good problem solving skills
• Very well-organised and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Able to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Confident both in person, over the phone and on emails
• Calm under pressure
• An excellent negotiator
• Highly numerate