Job Description

About Somerce

Somerce is a TikTok Shop specialist agency driving

GMV growth

for brands through LIVE commerce, affiliates and creators.


Our talent arm focuses on building, managing and scaling high-performing

TikTok LIVE presenters

and creators who power some of the biggest LIVE moments on the platform. Talent is a core growth engine for the business, not a side project.

Our clients include:

P.Louise, Unilever, Free Soul & L'Oreal

What you will do

This is a

talent-first, commercially driven role

.


We're looking for an experienced

Talent Manager

to recruit, develop and manage a roster of

TikTok LIVE presenters

, with secondary focus on content creators. You'll be responsible for finding the best on-camera talent, shaping their performance and ensuring they are deployed effectively across client LIVE programmes.


This role suits someone who has already worked in

influencer or talent management

and understands how to balance talent relationships with commercial outcomes.

Talent Recruitment (Core Focus)

Proactively source and recruit TikTok LIVE presenters Identify high-potential on-camera talent with strong selling ability Run casting, auditions and trial LIVE sessions Build a deep pipeline of reliable, high-performing LIVE hosts Recruit supporting content creators where relevant

Talent Management & Development

Own relationships with a roster of LIVE presenters Manage availability, performance and progression Support talent with: + LIVE best practices + Brand alignment
+ On-camera confidence and selling techniques
Act as the main point of contact between talent and Somerce

Commercial & Deployment Focus

Work closely with: + LIVE Strategists + LIVE Ops
+ Account teams
Match the right talent to the right brands and LIVE formats Ensure talent performance aligns with GMV and conversion goals Manage expectations around briefs, performance standards and behaviour

Performance & Standards

Track and review presenter performance across LIVE sessions Identify top performers and develop them into lead hosts Address underperformance quickly and constructively Maintain a high bar for professionalism, reliability and results

How You'll Work

Fast-paced, high-ownership environment Strong collaboration with strategy and ops teams Clear performance expectations Trusted to build and scale the talent function

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential

Proven experience in

talent or influencer management

Strong background managing creators, presenters or on-camera talent Confident recruiting, negotiating and managing relationships Strong understanding of TikTok, creators and LIVE content Commercial mindset with comfort balancing talent needs and business goals

Desirable

Experience managing TikTok LIVE presenters Background in social commerce, live selling or performance media Existing creator or presenter network

Benefits

Core Benefits

Competitive salary

, benchmarked to experience and performance

Performance-related bonus / commission

aligned to commercial impact

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

with offices in London and Manchester

Flexible working hours

- we care about output, not clock-watching

Growth & Career Development

Clear progression paths

with responsibility early

Regular performance reviews

focused on development and impact

Direct exposure to high-growth brands

across the UK, US and EU Opportunity to work at the

cutting edge of TikTok Shop and social commerce

Financial & Lifestyle Perks

Company pension scheme

Monthly wellness allowance

(gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar)

Team socials and events

throughout the year

Staff discounts

across our brands and partners

Work Environment

Fast-paced, high-ownership culture Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters

The Somerce Difference

We trust our people We move quickly and back good ideas You'll have real influence, not just responsibility * If you perform, you'll grow, simple as that