Sales Executive​/Talent Agent

About Executive Speakers Bureau

At Executive Speakers Bureau, we believe great events have the power to inspire people, spark new ideas, and create meaningful change.

Since 1993, our Memphis-based team has helped organizations around the world find the perfect keynote speakers—from business innovators and bestselling authors to athletes, entertainers, and thought leaders. Our role is simple: help our clients create unforgettable experiences for their audiences.

We’re known in the industry for our white-glove service, fast response times, and thoughtful speaker recommendations. When a client calls us, they know they’ll get a partner who listens, understands their goals, and delivers ideas quickly—often within hours.

But what really makes ESB special is our team. We’re a group of relationship-builders who love the speaking industry, enjoy working together, and take pride in helping our clients put on incredible events.

We’re looking for a Sales Executive / Talent Agent who thrives on building relationships, connecting people, and helping clients bring their events to life.

In this role, you’ll work directly with corporations and associations to identify the perfect keynote speaker for their meetings, conferences, and leadership events. You’ll research speakers, manage client relationships, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with talent to ensure every engagement runs seamlessly.

One day you might be helping a Fortune 500 company secure a leadership expert for their sales kickoff. The next, you might be coordinating with a well-known athlete, entrepreneur, or bestselling author to inspire an audience of thousands.

If you love sales, events, people, and a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be a great fit.

• Build and manage strong relationships with corporate and association clients
• Learn about each client’s event goals and recommend the perfect keynote speaker
• Research speakers across business, sports, entertainment, and thought leadership
• Coordinate speaker engagements from inquiry to event day
• Negotiate contracts and manage booking details with clients and talent
• Deliver exceptional service that keeps clients coming back year after year
• Work closely with the ESB team to support new opportunities and business growth

• Strong background in sales, client relations, or account management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Comfortable negotiating and managing contracts
• Interest in events, leadership, business trends, and the speaking industry
• Experience in event planning, talent management, or marketing is a plus
• Prior experience in the speaking industry is helpful but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred

• Work with world-class speakers across business, sports, entertainment, and culture
• Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas matter
• Help organizations create events that inspire thousands of people
• Hybrid work flexibility
• A role where you’ll build relationships with incredible people every day