Senior Talent Buyer
CurrentFocusing on booking shows in clubs, theaters and boutique amphitheaters across the state of Florida and parts of the Southeast• Buy profitable talent by actively reaching out to agents with booking opportunities. Respond to inbound requests from agents and artist management. Follow up on leads from other talent buyers across the region and the company.• Negotiate offer details with agents for artist/talent performances. Gather all relevant information to build offer and present to artist representation (agency, management, etc.)• Oversee the marketing and ticketing of events. Confirm show details and artist requests with marketing and ticketing departments. Ensure that shows go on sale and tickets are being sold.• Create show/event budgets. Monitor spending and ensure that event stays in budget.• Travel to cover road shows, events, festivals and seek new clients, projects and partners. Handle settlement of shows and events frequently.• Work with agencies and managers on potential festival projects. Identify potential third party venue and festival sites for events. Assist on festival and concert projects as assigned by VP of talent buying and head of regional office.• Networking and building relationships with agents, artist management, venue managers and other potential clients (city municipalites, local government, etc.). Maintain current client relationships.