Sports Agent
Description:
Sports Agents represent an athlete to potential employers and advertisers. They are often seen as the mediator or middle person and look after the general interest of the athlete
Facts:
Sports agents activily seek business for the athletics by organising guest appearances and media promotions. They usually charge a fee to the clients on behalf of the athletes and take a commission on income earned
Personal Qualities:
- Strong planning organization and leadership
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to motivate
- Good legal knowledge
A Typical Day:
A typical day for a Sports Agent might include
- Negotiate discussions on salaries or sponsorships.
- Provide legal advice to athletes
- Organise and co ordinate events
Entry Requirements
To become a Sports Agent, building years of having sport related experience is an advantage.
One must have a strong legal knowledge and good training and background in business.
Source: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and http://www.prospects.ac.uk