Account Executive (Influencer Marketing / Business Development)

Seismic

$75K — $150K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in business development, sales, partnerships, or related fields
  • Proven track record of developing a sales pipeline and closing deals
  • Experience managing long sales cycles and relationship-driven negotiations
  • Strong grasp of influencer marketing economics and campaign structures
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Genuine interest in the creator economy and digital culture

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and cultivate relationships with new brand partners
  • Build and sustain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Lead outbound business development and revenue generation initiatives
  • Develop tailored creator-led marketing strategies for brand goals
  • Collaborate with talent and campaign teams on pricing and strategy
  • Align campaign structure and execution expectations pre-launch
  • Facilitate smooth onboarding and transition of new business to execution teams
  • Foster long-term relationships to drive repeat business and account growth

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Flexible vacation and paid time off (PTO)
  • Remote-friendly work culture
  • Performance-based compensation and opportunities for advancement
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are looking for an Account Executive to drive new business growth and build strategic relationships with brands investing in creator marketing.

This role sits at the front-end of Seismic's revenue engine. Account Executives are responsible for sourcing and closing new brand partnerships, building a strong sales pipeline, and helping shape creator campaigns that are commercially and operationally positioned to perform.

You will work closely with Talent, Campaign Management, and Account Management teams to ensure campaigns are aligned from pitch through execution.

We are a remote-friendly team. This is a full-time position with an anticipated base salary range of $75k - $150k, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location. Final compensation including bonus will be determined based on several factors including candidate experience and internal equity.

In this role you will...
  • Prospect and develop relationships with new brand partners
  • Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Lead outbound business development and revenue generation efforts
  • Develop creator-led marketing strategies tailored to brand goals
  • Partner closely with TCP teams on creator strategy, pricing, and packaging
  • Help align campaign structure, pricing, and execution expectations before launch
  • Support smooth onboarding and handoff of booked business into execution teams
  • Build long-term relationships that drive repeat business and account expansion


You may be a good fit if you have...
  • 3 - 5+ years of business development, sales, partnerships, media, advertising, or influencer marketing experience
  • Proven ability to prospect, develop pipeline, and close new business
  • Experience managing long sales cycles and relationship-driven deals
  • Strong understanding of influencer marketing economics, pricing, and campaign structures
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Strong interest in the creator economy, digital media, and online culture


What Success Looks Like...
  • Consistent flow of high-quality new brand opportunities entering the pipeline
  • Strong alignment between sales strategy and campaign execution
  • Well-structured campaigns that support strong creator and brand performance
  • Growth in new business revenue and long-term brand partnerships
  • Strong collaboration across Revenue, TCP, and Campaign teams


Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision Insurance
  • 401k with company matching
  • Flexible vacation and PTO
  • Remote-friendly team
  • Performance-based compensation and growth opportunities

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