Talent Booking, Strategy & Experiences Manager

**FYI -- Please read this job description carefully, this is not an HR or internal talent acquisition role.**

Hello Sunshine is seeking a highly motivated, proactive and organized talent booking, strategy and relationship expert to serve as Talent Booking, Strategy & Experience Manager as part of Hello Sunshine’s Direct-to-Consumer division.This role will be a key leader in presenting a strategic plan for  securing contextually relevant talent (celebrity, influencer, entrepreneurs, etc.)for Sol.ar brand partnerships, The Hello Sunshine Collective and experiential opportunities, including but not limited to Shine Away.

 You'll be responsible for ideating and executing strategic talent opportunities while collaborating with everyone involved in the consumer experience, including: experiential, agency, creative, social, growth and PR teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Utilize strong relationship and interpersonal skills to maintain and expand upon the existing talent database and relationships with talent reps and managers
• Lead 360-degree talent process internally and externally, inclusive of talent/team recommendations, negotiations, managing contracts, booking necessary travel, managing vendor forms, and invoicing/payment process
• Develop and support strategic talent recommendations for Hello Sunshine’s Direct-to-Consumer division including: The Hello Sunshine Collective, Sol.ar brand partnerships, Shine Away, and other experiential opportunities
• Support the building and execution of our talent strategy to deliver authentic engagement, awareness, and deliver on campaign KPIs
• Partner closely with other Hello Sunshine teams (e.g., Sol.ar, Social & Editorial, TV/Film) to build talent recommendations and create opportunities to integrate talent into a broader consumer experience
• Develop custom creative & marketing ideas in relation to talent
• Provide strategic guidance and direction to ensure all talent ideas and opportunities are representative of the innovative and premium position Hello Sunshine has in market
• Consult on pricing requirements in initial pitch phase to ensure budgets are built thoughtfully and tracked accordingly
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Hello Sunshine IP and programming, creator networks, talent, social platforms, emerging consumer channels and technologies, key tentpole events/experiences and the company’s various offerings
• Keep the team updated with new trends in the space as well as reporting on talent development/updates on a regular basis

Requirements

• The ideal candidate has existing, meaningful relationships with agencies and talent (celebrity, influencer, entrepreneurs, etc.)
• The ideal candidate has experience in talent management, influencer marketing and social content strategy/development with 3-5 years’ in a talent strategy and/or booking role with a proven track record of at least 2 years directly leading strategic recommendations and managing talent/industry relationships
• Ability to independently and effectively negotiate contracts with collaborative support from legal/business affairs to clearly communicate opportunities and needs to talent/talent management
• Proactive-mindset to make forward progress on key initiatives
• Relationship-oriented with an interest and passion for fostering partnerships and developing creative ideas and recommendations
• Highly collaborative and strategic, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with a  strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure
• Ability to effectively synthesize complex information into actionable conclusions
• Comfortable using various tools for tracking and program management while managing multiple projects at one time
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage upwards with multiple senior stakeholders
• Both highly creative and analytical to review data and ongoing metrics
• Must be a self-starter and a strong problem solver
• Ability to work well with different personalities and within a team setting

Benefits

This position has an estimated base salary range between $115,000 - $120,000

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

At Hello Sunshine, we want team members with diverse and distinctive voices, dedicated to the mission of changing the narrative for women. Hello Sunshine is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.