Job Description: LegalHoops Booking Agent
LegalHoops is a renowned events management company that organizes tournaments for working people with guests from the collegiate basketball programs, NBA, WNBA, and BIG3 leagues. As a LegalHoops booking agent, your primary role will be to identify and secure the participation of tournament guests, including past and present NBA, WNBA, and BIG3 players and coaches. Your outstanding negotiation skills, industry knowledge, and exceptional communication abilities will be crucial to successfully recruiting and managing a roster of high-profile athletes for our events.
Responsibilities:
1. Talent Acquisition:
– Utilize networking, market research, and industry connections to identify and establish relationships with desired NBA, WNBA, and BIG3 athletes and coaches.
– Pitch and negotiate terms and conditions of participation with potential tournament guests, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
– Monitor industry trends and player availability to attract high-caliber athletes, coaches, and other influential figures within the basketball community.
2. Contract Management:
– Develop and maintain accurate documentation of contracts, ensuring all participants’ contractual obligations and expectations are clearly defined.
– Collaborate with LegalHoops’ legal team to ensure compliance with all contractual and legal requirements.
– Coordinate contract signing and organize payments promptly.
3. Client Relationship Management:
– Serve as the main point of contact between LegalHoops and participating athletes, coaches, and their representatives throughout the booking process.
– Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with talent, providing exceptional customer service and support.
– Actively address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by tournament guests.
4. Event Coordination:
– Collaborate with the LegalHoops event management team to develop tournament schedules, logistics, and promotional materials, ensuring compliance with talent requirements.
– Provide event participants with comprehensive itineraries and other necessary details.
– Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, and other necessary arrangements for participants.
5. Brand Collaboration:
– Facilitate collaboration and co-marketing opportunities between LegalHoops and participating athletes/coaches, maximizing exposure and branding efforts.
– Coordinate requests for sponsorships, endorsements, and media appearances, ensuring alignment with LegalHoops’ brand values and goals.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
– Proven experience as a booking agent or in a talent acquisition role, preferably in the sports, entertainment, or events industry.
– In-depth basketball knowledge, including the NBA, WNBA, and BIG3 leagues, players, teams, and coaches.
– Strong network and connections within the basketball community.
– Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively persuade and influence others.
– Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
– Proficiency in related software applications.
Join our dynamic team at LegalHoops and play a pivotal role in organizing thrilling tournaments featuring top basketball guests, including players and coaches. Please apply now to help us create unforgettable events and significantly impact the world of sports entertainment!