Business Development Manager building qualified pipelines and mid-size brand revenue for Trevant, a performance-focused creator marketing agency. Growing toward full-cycle partnership account management.
Responsibilities
Own and hit a daily outreach activity goal through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and conference outreach
Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of brand and marketing decision-makers
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with brands running or evaluating creator, affiliate, or influencer marketing programs
Develop, test, and refine outbound strategies with the VP, Sales, and cross-functional team
Own a small sales quota focused on mid-size growth brands, managing opportunities from first touch through close
Respond promptly to inbound leads, qualify prospects, and schedule calls with the right stakeholders
Maintain CRM hygiene in HubSpot, including activity logging, deal-stage updates, and accurate pipeline forecasts
Join strategy calls, take CRM notes, and support proposal, RFP, and RFI creation
Project manage proposal, RFP, and RFI creation
Support the ideation and creation of pitch decks
Conduct prospect and account research and deliver actionable briefs to the sales team
Own email follow-ups, recaps, and pipeline tracking across stakeholders
Apply firsthand knowledge of creator and affiliate platforms and networks to differentiate Trevant
Grow toward a full-cycle, quota-carrying partnership account manager role
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in a sales, business development, or partnerships role within the creator, affiliate, or influencer marketing industry (agency, network, platform, or brand-side), OR one to three years in a traditional SDR/BDR/full-cycle sales role, ideally in an agency or martech environment
Working knowledge of the creator/affiliate ecosystem, including influencer programs, affiliate networks, or shoppable platforms like TikTok Shop and ShopMy; this can substitute for traditional SaaS sales experience
Comfortable owning and being measured against a daily activity goal and pipeline/revenue targets
Client or partner management experience, ideally in the influencer, affiliate, agency, or content industry
Strong CRM discipline; HubSpot experience preferred, and comfort with a project management platform such as Asana
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to craft outbound messaging that earns a reply from marketing and brand-partnership stakeholders
Proficient in creating engaging, high-impact proposal decks using Google Slides
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to juggle multiple accounts and shifting priorities
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Opportunities to participate in volunteer and philanthropic activities
Fun and educational team events, including catered lunches, team outings, and wellness initiatives
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