- 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
Sports agent | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Sports agents negotiate employment contracts for their clients.
Sports agents typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.
As a Sports agent you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 21,335 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Sports agent
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23,182 GBP
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19,484 GBP
Average salary for part-time Sports agent
Average salary for full-time Sports agent
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9,399 GBP
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9,168 GBP
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10,044 GBP
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21,335 GBP
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19,484 GBP
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23,182 GBP
Salary over time for Sports agent
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16,475 GBP
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17,044 GBP
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18,052 GBP
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18,643 GBP
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19,713 GBP
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20,523 GBP
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21,335 GBP
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21,260 GBP
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22,766 GBP
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Future outlook for Sports agents
Balanced outlook
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Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Sports agent and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Sports agent.
Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Sports agent. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Sports agent interview
Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
