Business Development Agent - Speaker Bureau & Talent Agency

Kruger Cowne is a world-leading talent management agency and speaker bureau based in London, representing an extensive roster of leading speakers, experts, media personalities, artists, adventurers and cultural figures.

We are looking for a confident, organised and commercially-minded New Business Agent to join our team.

This is a proactive sales and outreach role. The successful candidate will be responsible for contacting existing and prospective clients, re‑engaging previous enquiries and identifying new opportunities for Kruger Cowne’s roster across corporate speaking, appearances, brand partnerships and commercial bookings.

A significant part of the role will involve structured phone and email outreach, accurate database management and consistent follow‑up. You will be expected to manage a high volume of client contact, build relationships over time and develop commercial opportunities from both warm and cold leads.

This is not a passive account management role. It is best suited to someone who is comfortable picking up the phone, enjoys business development and is motivated by converting conversations into opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact existing and prospective clients by phone and email to introduce, reintroduce and pitch Kruger Cowne’s talent and services.
• Re‑engage previous enquiries, past customers and dormant contacts within Kruger Cowne’s internal database.
• Generate new business opportunities across corporate speaking, appearances, brand partnerships and commercial bookings.
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline of prospects, follow‑ups and live opportunities.
• Research companies, events, industries and markets where Kruger Cowne talent may be relevant.
• Prepare tailored pitches for corporate clients, event organisers, agencies, brands and institutions.
• Maintain accurate records of all outreach, conversations, contact information and opportunities in Kruger Cowne’s database.
• Follow up consistently and professionally to move opportunities forward.
• Work closely with the Directors and wider team to identify priority talent, sectors and client opportunities.
• Support the preparation of proposals and client recommendations where required.
• Act as a professional and trustworthy representative of the Kruger Cowne brand in all communications.

Qualities We're Looking For

• Confident and comfortable making regular outbound phone calls.
• Strong written communication skills and able to write clear, professional and engaging emails.
• Highly organised and able to manage a large volume of contacts and follow‑ups.
• Self‑motivated, resilient and commercially driven.
• Able to build rapport quickly and maintain positive client relationships.
• Comfortable working to sales targets and motivated by commission.
• Strong attention to detail when using CRM systems and databases.
• Good research skills and an ability to identify relevant client opportunities.
• Professional, mature and trustworthy in communication with clients, colleagues and talent.
• A genuine interest in talent, business, events, media and the corporate speaking market.

The Company

Kruger Cowne is a world-leading talent management agency and speaker bureau based in London. Our team works across corporate speaking, appearances, brand partnerships, publishing, television and commercial opportunities.

We represent a wide-ranging roster of talent and work with clients across corporate, agency, event and brand markets.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a career in sales, business development and talent representation, starting with the fundamental work of client outreach, relationship‑building and opportunity generation.

Location

London

Working Pattern

Office‑based Monday to Thursday, 9:30am–5:30pm. Work from home on Fridays.

Salary

£26,000 to £28,000 per annum, plus commission

Holiday

28 days per annum (including public holidays)