Booking Agent - Attractions

Job Description

Job Description

This is a full-time sales and booking position for which the Agent is responsible for delivering consistent results for a distinguished roster of touring attractions, dance companies, choral ensembles, touring orchestras, and special projects. The position is high volume requiring a highly organized, self-motivated, and confident individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

· Negotiate all aspects of a potential booking with presenter partners to create mutually successful engagements

· Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the diverse roster of artists, repertoire, and programs

· Generate new business and possess the ability to convert leads into confirmed dates

· Understand offer terms, presenter budgets, ticket scaling, technical riders, and artist needs

· Develop and maintain professional relationships with presenting institutions in a large territory within North America

· Problem solve and research new performance opportunities

· Collaborate with a team to meet goals

· Participate in booking conferences throughout North America (limited travel)

· Attend evening and weekend performances as needed

Qualification/Requirements:

· 5+ years’ experience working at a management agency, presenting organization, or other relevant industry experience (candidates with sales, development, or account management experience preferred)

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and maintain long-term professional relationships

· Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, listening skills, and persuasiveness

· Goal-oriented, self-directed and motivated

· Demonstrated history of negotiating financial terms or equivalent experience

· Extremely organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once

· Thorough understanding of the performing arts and music industry

· Strong ability to confidently and professionally interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization

· Close proximity to NYC to be in the office 1-2 days a week, potentially more during key moments

· Must be able to work in a virtual office environment as necessary

Education/Training/Experience

· BA Degree or equivalent experience

· Additional languages are useful but not required

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary: $75,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience, with higher compensation considered for experienced agents/industry professionals – payable bi-weekly

· Status: Exempt

Opus 3 Artists is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statu