Senior Talent Manager

Whalar; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Senior Talent Manager

Work Location: Hybrid, Farringdon, London, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar Group is a global Creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. We believe the future belongs to Creators: those who dream loud, and wrestle those dreams into the real world. Passionate, diverse, modern storytellers who create vibrant culture and value-driven communities. Brave entrepreneurs who demand a new creative playground and a new economy, the Creator Economy.

Whalar Group’s unique ecosystem includes six companies:

• Whalar Agency, the world’s leading independent Creator and Social agency
• Sixteenth, a full-service, 360° Creator and talent management company
• Foam, the operating system for talent managers
• Moby Ventures, a creator-centric venture studio
• Umi Games, a groundbreaking gaming studio
• The Lighthouse, is an IRL campus for Creators and their teams.

About the role:

Sixteenth is looking for a Senior Talent Manager to represent our roster of Creators. You will work to develop the professional brand and business of your own assigned roster of Creators, creating commercial opportunities and building brilliant relationships with a network of Clients.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the home of “good influence” and one of the leading, global, 360° Creator talent management companies.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Manage a developing roster of Creators across 360 commercial partnerships.
• Drive revenue and hit sales targets across our Creators by negotiating and securing profitable, proactive and strategically-aligned commercial opportunities.
• Bring, develop and maintain professional relationships with a client base relevant to your division.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our Creators, providing strategic advice to deliver meaningful results.
• Support Talent Director to grow your roster, identifying new and exciting creators with high commercial potential.
• Lead a small team, potentially overseeing a Talent Assistant responsible for executing campaigns for your assigned roster of Creators, as well as guiding and developing a Talent Manager.
• Support on management and training of full internal team, overseeing roster, team structure and delivery.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for the creator economy.
• 3+ years of experience in Talent Management or something similar.
• A fluent understanding of creator marketing, with a focus on digital advertising and/or PR.
• A proven record of generating new business and selling.
• A balance of commercial acumen and a creative mindset.
• You have some line management experience.
• An extrovert who loves meeting new people.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You are coachable and open to feedback, criticism, and new ideas.
• Proactive and independent, not needing to be managed closely.
• A strong passion for the Creator Economy, including knowledge on developing platforms.
• You have a persistent nature and a strong work ethic.
• Humility, with an understanding that 'no job is too small.'

Our Values:

At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.Learn more.

The Perks:

Whalar Group provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Private pension scheme
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Home office allowance
• Enhanced maternity (22 weeks)/paternity (16 weeks) leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Reduced fee gym membership at CitySport (next to office location)
• Volunteer Days
• Social Programs (ERGs)