Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

About us

A-List Models and Talent is a respected, faith-based boutique agency with over 33 years of experience in the entertainment industry. We represent models, actors, and content creators of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities—connecting our roster with opportunities in fashion, film, television, commercials, and digital media.

About the Role

We are hiring a seasoned Business Development Manager to help run our daily talent agency operations and drive revenue growth. We need someone who knows how to coordinate directly with talent, manage bookings and bookers, and meet monthly revenue quotas. You will be responsible for hitting your individual targets while collaborating with leadership to grow the agency's broader numbers.

Work Schedule

• Hybrid position except for mandatory office days. Working at our Raleigh office on Tuesdays and Saturdays is an absolute requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Scouting: Find and discover new models, talent and content creators through proactive scouting using various methods such as, social media platforms, radio, tv, streaming, networking, career fairs, lectures and local outreach. Some travel maybe necessary.
• Hit Revenue Quotas: Conduct talent interviews, review incoming submissions, and close new business to consistently hit your monthly sales targets.
• Manage Talent Needs: Serve as the primary point of contact for our signed roster, making sure our models and actors are supported, developed, and positioned for success.
• Secure Bookings: Discover and pitch our talent for opportunities for work, lock in talent bookings, and handle and negotiate the booking contracts.
• Client Acquisition: Reach out to brands, production companies, and ad agencies, or anyone that we can to establish new business relationships.
• Casting & Submissions: Review daily casting opportunities and help talent with submissions.
• Talent Development: Guide signed talent on their headshots, portfolios, and marketing materials to ensure their casting profiles meet professional standards.
• Supervise Remote Staff: Direct and monitor our team of remote bookers to make sure client inquiries and casting deadlines are handled immediately.
• On-Site Support: Help coordinate local open calls, test shoots, new agency initiatives, and assist with content for our social media pages.

Compensation & Performance Bonuses

• Structure: A monthly base salary is fully maintained as long as you meet baseline revenue and operational quotas.
• Commission Reversion: If monthly revenue quotas are missed, compensation temporarily switches to a pay-per-talent-signing model.
• Over-Quota Bonuses are available

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional sales, closing expertise, or sales account management experience.
• High level of professional maturity, independent drive, and top-notch organizational skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and live near the Raleigh area
• Exceptional phone presence and total confidence pitching to both talent and corporate clients.
• Previous experience or a strong working knowledge of modeling, acting, or talent agency operations is highly preferred.

**Applicants MUST submit a cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the position**

Pay: $5,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27612