Scout (Hostess・Talent)
すかうと（ほすてす・たれんと）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession that discovers casts such as hostesses and talents, introduces and recruits them to stores or agencies, and handles interviews and contract procedures.
Description
Scout (Hostess・Talent) is a specialist who discovers and solicits hostesses and talents suitable for night work stores such as cabaret clubs and clubs, or talent agencies. They find candidates on streets, at event venues, and on SNS, convey appeal through approaches and interviews, and handle interview scheduling and contract finalization. Negotiating conditions with stores or agencies, follow-up after joining, and market trend analysis are also important tasks. Stress tolerance is required for sudden cancellations and complaint handling.
Future Outlook
Easily influenced by economic conditions and consumer trends, but demand for scouting new casts remains high due to labor shortages and declining birthrates. Online scouting using SNS and AI is expected to increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Keen Observer / Patient / Personable / Proactive / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Commission-Based / Fieldwork / Has Quotas / Overtime Available
Career Path
Assistant Scout → Scout → Chief Scout → Manager → Branch Manager/Department Head
Required Skills
Basic Marketing Knowledge / Basic PC Operation / Communication Skills / Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
Event Planning and Management / Psychology Knowledge / SNS Management / Sales Strategy Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | High-level communication skills are necessary for negotiations and building trust with customers and candidates. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity is required to independently identify and approach targets. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to stress from contract rejections and sudden troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the focus is on talent matching rather than complex numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Cast Scout
- Talent Scout
Related Jobs
- Cabaret Club Manager
- Sales Position
- Talent Manager