Talent Relations Manager

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Amore Influence | Chicago, IL

Location: Primarily Remote - Must Reside in the Chicagoland Area

Compensation: $25/hour

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week

This is a flexible, part-time opportunity for an organized, relationship-driven professional looking to play a meaningful role in the growth of a boutique talent management agency. You'll work directly with the Founder & CEO to identify prospective talent, manage new business relationships, and support agency growth initiatives.

Please note: While this position is primarily remote, candidates must be based in the Chicagoland area and available for occasional in-person team meetings, collaboration, and agency events.

Amore Influence is a boutique talent management agency representing a curated roster of established creators across lifestyle, fashion, beauty, home, design, and beyond.

As our agency continues to grow, we're seeking a highly organized, relationship-driven professional to join our team as our Talent Relations Manager .

This is a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth of Amore Influence, working directly alongside our Founder & CEO to identify, engage, and onboard new talent.

The ideal candidate is someone who understands the creator economy, has strong relationship-building instincts, and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. We're looking for someone who is proactive, resourceful, and confident taking ownership of projects from initial outreach through completion.

Talent Acquisition & Business Development

• Lead day-to-day management of Amore's prospective talent acquisition pipeline.
• Proactively identify, research, and evaluate prospective creators aligned with our agency's roster strategy.
• Develop and execute personalized outreach strategies to engage prospective talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential talent, managing communications and follow-ups throughout the acquisition process.
• Prepare strategic briefs and recommendations for prospective talent opportunities.
• Coordinate introductory meetings and manage post-meeting follow-through.
• Oversee the administrative process of talent onboarding, including representation agreements and internal handoffs.
• Maintain organized pipeline reporting, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into active opportunities, next steps, and progress.

Agency Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with the Founder & CEO on select initiatives supporting Amore's continued growth.
• Identify relevant industry events, speaking opportunities, press opportunities, and strategic relationships.
• Support special projects related to agency development, recruiting, and internal operations.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to strengthen Amore's talent acquisition process.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in influencer marketing, talent management, public relations, business development, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of the creator economy and social media landscape.
• Excellent written communication, relationship management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Confidence initiating outreach and building relationships with new contacts.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with leadership.
• Genuine enthusiasm for discovering talent and helping grow a boutique agency.
• Must reside in the Chicagoland area and be available for occasional in-person meetings, team collaboration, and agency events.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact at a growing talent management agency while working closely with its Founder & CEO.

You'll have meaningful ownership of new business initiatives, exposure to agency-level strategy, and the opportunity to develop relationships across the creator economy.

Position Details: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, $25/hour.

Primarily remote with flexible scheduling and occasional in-person collaboration in Chicago.