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About the Role

WME Sports is seeking an experienced Commercial Agent to expand and manage the commercial business for their Sports Broadcasting and Legends divisions. This sales-driven role focuses on generating deal flow for a roster of broadcasters, commentators, analysts, and retired athletes by developing opportunities in brand partnerships, endorsements, and appearances.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute commercial strategies for Sports Broadcasting and Legends clients.
Generate new business and build a strong pipeline of opportunities for the roster.
Identify and secure brand partnerships, endorsements, appearances, speaking engagements, ambassador programs, licensing, and content opportunities.
Create and pitch partnership ideas to brands, agencies, networks, and other prospective buyers.
Act as the day-to-day commercial representative for assigned clients.
Advise clients on their commercial positioning and relevant market opportunities.
Prepare proposals, presentations, and partnership recommendations.
Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate with Legal and Finance for deal execution.
Build and maintain relationships with brands, agencies, talent buyers, broadcast networks, sports properties, and event organizers.
Manage opportunities from initial outreach and pitching through to contracting, delivery, and reporting.
Work closely with colleagues across various departments including Sports Broadcasting, Talent Representation, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Client Services.
Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and track commercial performance against revenue goals.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in sales, sports business, sports marketing, sponsorship, commercial partnerships, media sales, talent representation, or a related field.
Proven track record of generating new business and commercial revenue.
Experience working with sports talent, broadcasters, athletes, former athletes, media personalities, or entertainment talent.
Experience negotiating endorsements, appearances, speaking engagements, sponsorships, or other commercial agreements.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong commercial judgment and a proactive, entrepreneurial approach.
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams.

Skills

Sales
Business Development
Commercial Instincts
Sports Knowledge
Sports Sales
Sports Broadcasting
Sports Media
Talent Representation
Athlete Marketing
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Presentation
Communication

Location

Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Salary/Compensations

$187,500 - $250,000

Benefits

Incentive compensation
Participation in WME’s benefits programs
Health care
Retirement
Vacation
Other paid time off

About the Company

WME Sports is a leading global sports representation and marketing business.
Represents world-class athletes, broadcasters, coaches, executives, and sports personalities.
The Commercial team develops partnerships, endorsements, appearances, and other opportunities to grow clients’ businesses and brands.
WME Sports is part of WME Group, a global network representing leading talent, intellectual property, and brands.
For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.

Equal Opportunity

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.