Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Other names for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes: Advance Agent, Agent, Artist Agent, Artist Manager, Artist Representative, Artist's Manager, Artist's Representative, Athlete Manager, Athlete Marketing Agent, Athletic Agent, Author's Agent, Band Manager, Booker, Booking Agent, Booking Manager, Boxing Promoter, Broker, Business Agent, Business Manager, Celebrity Manager, Circus Agent, Concert Promoter, Contracts Specialist, Copyright Manager, Dramatic Agent, Entertainment Agent, Entertainment Manager, Event Promoter, Exhibitor, Fight Manager, Film Booker, Jockey's Agent, Literary Agent, Manager, Media Promoter, Modeling Agent, Music Agent, Music Promoter, Picture Booker, Promoter, Promotional Representative, Repertoire Manager, Sports Agent, Talent Agent, Talent Buyer, Talent Manager, Talent Scout, Television Agent, Theatrical Agent, Touring Production Manager,

• Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
• Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
• Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
• Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
• Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
• Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
• Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
• Conduct auditions or interviews in order to evaluate potential clients.
• Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
• Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
• Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.
• Obtain information about and/or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training techniques or performance presentations.