Senior Talent Management Manager

1. Talent strategy & ecosystem
- Define and own the talent strategy across influencer/KOL and livestream host, aligned to brand-partner objectives and platform priorities.
- Build the talent value proposition and a tiering model; grow a diversified, always-on creator and host pool.
2. Creator sourcing, network & partnerships
- Leverage and expand a strong personal network of creators, KOLs/KOCs, MCNs and talent agencies to secure the right talent at speed and the right cost.
- Establish and manage partnerships with MCNs, agencies and platform creator programs (TikTok, Shopee, Lazada).
- Negotiate commercial terms, rate cards and exclusivity arrangements where relevant.
3. Commercial & performance
- Drive talent-attributed GMV/revenue; own KPIs (GMV per host/session, influencer ROI/ROAS, conversion, cost efficiency).
- Partner with Affiliate, Livestream Performance, Media and Commercial to convert talent into sell-through.
- Manage the talent budget and cost-per-acquisition; ensure payout timeliness and cost/GMV discipline.
4. Livestream host management
- Own host recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling and retention; scale the host bench to meet livestream demand.
- Build host career paths, incentive schemes and performance frameworks tied to controllable metrics.
5. Systems, process & governance (MNC-grade)
- Build scalable processes, a talent CRM/database, SLAs and performance dashboards.
- Establish brand-safety, compliance and contract governance suitable for MNC brand partners.
6. Team leadership & stakeholder management
- Lead, coach and grow the combined Influencer + Host team; set OKRs and performance standards.
- Act as a senior partner to brand teams, platform stakeholders and internal SoCom leadership.