Talent Buyer - Goldenvoice

Talent Buyer

The Talent Buyer is responsible for building relationships, identifying talent and confirming profitable shows. This position will create budgets, map scaling for venues and build offers for artists. Additionally, the Talent Buyer will compile all relevant documents and ensure that all shows are settled accurately. They will also work in conjunction with management to identify and build festivals.

Essential functions include buying profitable talent by actively reaching out to agents with booking possibilities, negotiating offer details with music agents for artist performances, networking and building relationships with agents, artist management, venue managers and other potential clients, overseeing the marketing and ticketing of events, creating show or event budgets, traveling to cover road shows, events, festivals and seeking new clients, projects and partners, working with managers on potential festival projects, and developing creative properties that can be grown into annual events.

Required qualifications include 4-6 years of related work experience, previous experience in the music industry with demonstrated ability to assess current music trends, previous experience supervisor, leading, and/or mentoring team, knowledge of general accounting principles, general understanding of ticketing systems, computer savvy and skilled in MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel); knowledge of social media platforms, strong written and verbal communication skills, an outgoing personality with the ability to build and cultivate relationships, exceptional negotiation skills with an ability to analyze complex documents, ability to work independently to perform job, as well as in a team environment, established contacts and relationships in the music industry, ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks, even when dealing with shifting timelines and competing demands, and the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Payscale: $250,000- $350,000. This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description. AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law. Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.