Manager Brand Partnerships

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by acquiring new brands and agency partnerships for influencer marketing campaigns.
• Identify and connect with key decision-makers, including Brand Managers, Marketing Heads, Digital Marketing Managers, CMOs, and Media Agencies.
• Own the complete sales cycle—from lead generation and prospecting to pitching, negotiation, and deal closure.
• Understand client objectives and develop customized influencer marketing solutions aligned with their marketing goals.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and commercial quotations.
• Collaborate with the Strategy, Creator Partnerships, and Campaign teams to ensure successful campaign planning and execution.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to drive repeat business and account growth.
• Consistently achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and update CRM with accurate client information and sales activities.
• Stay informed about industry trends, social media platforms, creator economy developments, and competitor offerings.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling influencer marketing solutions across existing client accounts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Business Development, Brand Partnerships, or Sales experience in an Influencer Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, or Media Agency.
• Proven track record of acquiring brands and closing high-value marketing partnerships.
• Strong understanding of influencer marketing, creator collaborations, and digital marketing ecosystems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to independently manage the complete sales lifecycle.
• Experience in preparing client proposals, pricing strategies, and pitch presentations.
• Target-driven mindset with a history of achieving or exceeding revenue goals.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Strong networking, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience selling Influencer Marketing campaigns is highly preferred.
• Existing network with brands, marketing agencies, or media agencies will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of creator pricing, campaign execution, and influencer marketing metrics is a plus.