New Faces Assistant/ Program Coordinator

Models International Management has been at the forefront of talent development in the Ottawa region since its establishment in 1970. With a carefully curated roster of models and talent, MIM’s legacy as a top mother agency is known widely for producing some of the most beautiful and talented models/actors in the region. MIM’s dedication to industry professionalism and quality is due in large part to the agency’s strong eye for scouting New Faces and identifying potential. As an agency, MIM nurtures and guides talent to find their true potential, explore their image and brand development, while feeling empowered and confident in their skills and career.

Models International Management is a devoted and solutions oriented team of talented women who strive to support each other and MIM’s operation through dedicated teamwork and creative collaboration. The team maintains a deep understanding of the importance of client relations within the talent representation industry, and strives to continuously foster healthy and happy professional relationships with our talent/potential talent. The agency strives to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that cares for colleagues and talent alike!

We are currently on the lookout for a New Faces Manager to join our team.

Job Summary

Reporting to Owner/Director Sophie Beaudoin and working in conjunction with the Booking Agent and Academy Director, the candidate will be expected to independently perform their usual tasks within the team on a part-time basis. The New Faces Manager is tasked with the important role of onboarding new talent into the agency. This includes the reviewing of applications submitted to the agency and scouting new talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit models and talent (weekly task - interviews, selection process, onboarding).
• Review applications submitted to the agency.
• Arrange and conduct Zoom (virtual) and in-person meetings with New Faces.
• Cold calls and follow ups.
• Gain trust with prospects to overcome objections through individualized service, and facilitate a signed contract or program registration.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new talent in collaboration with the Academy Director, as new talent moves through the operation.
• Research and develop scouting events.
• Timely communication with all incoming leads and requests for information.
• Source potential candidates through various channels such as social media, professional networks groups, talent databases, referrals, networking, etc.
• Meet monthly program registration quotas and sales goals.

Qualifications

A strong New Faces Manager candidate requires an enthusiastic passion for the fashion and entertainment industry, with a driven goal-oriented personality. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required, with extremely strong phone skills and the ability to set and close appointments over the phone.

• Fashion and film/television (cinema and audiovisual media) knowledge (EXPERIENCE PREFERRED).
• Friendly and approachable, with extraordinary people skills.
• Task management, attention to detail, organization, problem solving.
• Deadline management, goal setting, planning, accountability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Experience and strong aptitude in sales and marketing.
• Social media and content creation.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-15
Expected start date: 2024-01-22