Talent Manager

Always Alpha is a modern talent management firm fully focused on the limitless potential of women's sports. Founded by Olympic legend Allyson Felix, led by CEO Cosette Chaput and powered by Dolphin (NASDAQ: DLPN), the first-of-its-kind firm is designed to elevate athletes, broadcasters, coaches and change-makers who are breaking barriers, owning their voices and creating a better future on and off the field of play.

Position Overview:

Always Alpha is seeking a driven, dynamic and strategic Talent Manager who lives and breathes women’s sports, with a strong background in talent representation and proven success in revenue generation. This individual will be responsible for recruiting, developing, managing and proactively creating commercial opportunities for a roster of elite athletes, broadcasters, coaches and creators.

• Provide day-to-day representation and strategic guidance to a roster of athletes, broadcasters, coaches and creator talent.
• Cultivate authentic, long-term relationships with clients built on trust, transparency, and proactive communication.
• Proactively identify, scout and recruit emerging and established talent aligned with set goals, mission and values.
• Serve as the main point of contact for talent, managing long and short term strategies, shifting calendars, brand partnerships, speaking engagements, media appearances and bespoke career opportunities.
• Drive proactive sales by pitching and selling clients and the broader roster to brands, sponsors, agencies, and media platforms.
• Develop revenue pipelines, build proposals, and lead outreach strategies designed to secure brand partnerships and commercial opportunities.
• Create campaign concepts for incoming offers and inquiries based on budget and talent strengths.
• Lead negotiations and oversee deal structures to ensure alignment with client interests, brand positioning and revenue goals.
• Ensure flawless execution and coordination between all stakeholders.
• Oversee campaign execution and operational logistics including timelines, deliverables, payments, and reporting.
• Consistently meet and exceed sales and revenue targets tied to client partnerships and Always Alpha’s commercial growth.
• Build and nurture relationships with brands, leagues, media networks, agencies and emerging industry leaders.
• Leverage insights to provide innovative, data-informed strategies for talent representation and growth.
• Handle consistent communication with talent providing career direction and overseeing talent inboxes, scheduling and client service needs with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Represent the company and clients at key sporting events, combines, tournaments, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of proven experience managing and developing multi-faceted careers for talent of all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, sign and retain top talent.
• Track record of selling, closing and executing brand partnerships and sponsorship deals on behalf of talent.
• Extensive network of brand, media and agency contacts within the sports and entertainment landscape.
• Strong understanding of the brand partnership and deal process.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Ideal Candidate:

• A strong advocate for women’s sports with a deep understanding of the sports industry landscape.
• Proven sales driver with demonstrated ability to close partnerships and deliver measurable revenue results.
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, startup-minded environment.
• Proven leader comfortable wearing several hats with a natural ability to manage complex personalities, provide strategic direction and build trust with high-profile clients.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, time management and multitasking abilities.
• A confident communicator and negotiator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about storytelling, brand-building and creating career-defining moments for talent.