one who seeks out new people who have skills in particular areas (e.g. singers, sports players, etc.)
A talent scout is someone whose job is to find people who have talent, for example as actors, footballers, or musicians, so that they can be offered work. An agent who goes in search of talented people for acting, sports, or business. 'talent-.spotter someone whose job is to find young people who are very good at sport, music etc