Speaker Booker, Event, Coaching Sessions & Podcast Booking Agent

We are seeking a Experienced Speaking Engagement Booker to manage bookings and client relationships efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have experience in booking and client management, ensuring smooth operations and excellent client satisfaction.

Experienced Speaking Engagement Booker :

Proven Track Record Required (UK In-Person + Global Virtual)

I’m a pitch coach, executive coach, leadership and corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and debate coach working with founders and scaling companies.

I’m seeking an **experienced speaking engagement booker / strategist** with a **proven track record securing workshop and keynote opportunities for consultants, coaches, and business experts.**

This is **not a beginner role, VA role, or general marketing role.**

You must have **verifiable examples of successfully booking speakers into business communities, conferences, accelerators, and corporate environments.**

This is a **commission-forward role with performance upside**, ideal for someone confident in their ability to secure high-quality speaking engagements.

You can review positioning and work here:
www.pitchhero.co

## Scope of Work

You will be responsible for securing **qualified speaking engagements**, including both in-person and virtual opportunities.

Specifically, you will:

• Identify **in-person speaking opportunities in the UK** (London priority, major startup and business hubs)
• Identify **global virtual speaking opportunities**, including:
– Founder communities
– eCommerce and operator groups
– Accelerators and incubators
– Industry associations
– Coworking communities
– Virtual summits
– Executive and leadership communities

• Pitch directly to decision-makers, including:
– Community leaders
– Event producers
– Conference organisers
– Accelerator program managers
– Corporate L&D / leadership teams

• Customise outreach messages (no mass template spam)
• Manage follow-ups and relationship progression
• Track outreach and pipeline in shared tracker (Notion, Airtable, or spreadsheet)
• Secure confirmed speaking dates

This role is focused on **real bookings, not exposure promises.**

## Target Audience

Primary audience:

• 6- and 7-figure founders
• Scaling startups and operator teams
• Founder-led companies transitioning to scale
• Leadership teams in growth-stage businesses

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## Compensation Structure

Commission-based with optional small retainer for proven candidates.

Typical structure:

• Commission: **20%–30% of speaking fees booked and paid**
• Retainer: Minimal / negotiable based on experience
• Term: Initial **3–6 month engagement** with performance benchmarks

Strong preference for candidates comfortable being compensated primarily on results.


## REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (Mandatory)

To apply, you MUST provide:

• 2–3 examples of speakers you’ve successfully booked
• Specific organisations, conferences, or communities where you secured speaking engagements
• Typical speaking fees you’ve helped secure (if applicable)
• A brief outline (5–7 sentences) describing your outreach and booking strategy
• Confirmation of experience booking:
– Consultants
– Coaches
– Business experts
– or corporate speakers

Applications without proof of prior speaking placements will not be considered.

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## Ideal Candidate Profile

You are likely a fit if you:

• Have direct experience booking business speakers
• Can name specific conferences, accelerators, or communities you’ve worked with
• Understand how conference and community programming decisions are made
• Are comfortable pitching to senior organisers and decision-makers
• Focus on targeted, strategic outreach — not mass emailing
• Understand positioning and commercial speaker value
• Are organised and transparent about pipeline activity
• Have an existing network within founder, startup, or business ecosystems (strong advantage)

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## Not a Fit If You

• Are new to speaker booking
• Cannot demonstrate prior speaking placements
• Focus primarily on PR, media, or podcast bookings only
• Rely on generic mass outreach
• Position yourself as a VA or admin rather than strategist


## Success Metrics

You will be evaluated based on:

• Qualified conversations opened with decision-makers
• Speaking engagements confirmed
• Speaking fees secured
• Pipeline quality and consistency
• Repeat bookings and referrals


How to Apply

Please include:

1. Speakers you have successfully booked (names and examples)
2. Specific events, conferences, or organisations where you secured placements
3. Typical speaking fees secured (if applicable)
4. Your outreach strategy (5–7 sentences)
5. Your preferred commission / retainer structure