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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

13-1011.00·Business and Financial Operations·Job Zone 4

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

14Tasks
25Tech Skills
10Technical Tools
3Related STIGs

Related STIGs

3 STIGs matched via technical tools used by this role

Technology Skills

25 technologies · 10 technical tools

Technical Tools

Adobe PhotoshopApple macOSFacebookMicrosoft ExcelIN DEMANDMicrosoft Office softwareIN DEMANDMicrosoft OutlookIN DEMANDMicrosoft PowerPointIN DEMANDMicrosoft WordSalesforce softwareZoom

Other Technologies

Avid Technology iNEWSCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDatabase softwareEmail softwareFinancial accounting softwareLexisNexisLinkedInSalesforce Marketing CloudSpreadsheet softwareStatistical analysis softwareTax planning softwareTwitterVideoconferencing softwareWeb browser softwareWeb server software

Task Statements

9 core · 5 supplemental

Core Tasks

  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  • Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
  • Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  • Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
  • Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
  • Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
  • Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
  • Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
  • Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.

Supplemental Tasks

  • Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
  • Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
  • Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
  • Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.

Top Skills

Ranked by importance score

Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Sales and Marketing
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Negotiation
4.0
Persuasion
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
English Language
3.9
Social Perceptiveness
3.9
Administration and Management
3.8
Time Management
3.8
Coordination
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Fine Arts
3.7
Communications and Media
3.7
Writing
3.6
Active Learning
3.5
Administrative
3.4
Complex Problem Solving
3.4
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1

Top Abilities

Ranked by importance score

Oral Expression
4.1
Oral Comprehension
4.0
Written Comprehension
4.0
Problem Sensitivity
3.9
Speech Recognition
3.9
Speech Clarity
3.9
Deductive Reasoning
3.8
Written Expression
3.6
Inductive Reasoning
3.6
Near Vision
3.5
Fluency of Ideas
3.3
Information Ordering
3.3
Originality
3.1
Category Flexibility
3.0
Selective Attention
2.9
Far Vision
2.9
Mathematical Reasoning
2.6
Time Sharing
2.5
Number Facility
2.4
Speed of Closure
2.1

Work Activities

Ranked by importance score

Getting Information
4.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
4.1
Thinking Creatively
4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
3.9
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
3.8
Scheduling Work and Activities
3.7
Working with Computers
3.7
Selling or Influencing Others
3.7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
3.6
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies
3.4
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
3.4
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
3.2
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
3.2
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
3.1
Performing Administrative Activities
3.0
Documenting/Recording Information
2.9
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
2.9

Education, Training & Experience

Percentage of respondents reporting each level

Required Level of Education

Less than a High School Diploma
1%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
38%
Some College Courses
3%
Bachelor's Degree
41%
Master's Degree
17%

Related Work Experience

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
10%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
18%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
37%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
12%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
14%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
10%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None
32%
Up to and including 1 month
33%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
10%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
4%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
14%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
6%

On-the-Job Training

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
31%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
34%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
18%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
2%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
14%