Account Executive, Influencer Marketing / Business Development

About the company

Seismic is a results-focused influencer marketing agency that helps brands expand through creator collaborations on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and newer platforms. The team blends creator expertise, campaign performance insights, institutional know-how, and proprietary tools to deliver campaigns that benefit brands, creators, and audiences.

The company is collaborative and growing, with a focus on lasting partnerships and measurable business growth through creator marketing.

About the role

Seismic is hiring an Account Executive to generate new business and develop strategic partnerships with brands that invest in creator marketing. This position is a key part of the company’s revenue motion, with responsibility for finding and closing new brand opportunities, keeping the sales pipeline active, and helping shape creator campaigns so they are commercially sound and ready for execution.

You will work closely with Talent, Campaign Management, and Account Management teams to keep campaigns aligned from the initial pitch through delivery. The role is remote-friendly and full time. The expected base salary range is 75000 to 150000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location. Final pay, including bonus, will be determined by factors such as candidate background and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective brand partners and build new relationships.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Drive outbound sales efforts and generate revenue.
• Design creator-led marketing approaches that fit brand objectives.
• Work with TCP teams on creator strategy, pricing, and packaging.
• Align campaign structure, pricing, and execution expectations before launch.
• Support a smooth transfer of booked accounts into execution teams.
• Develop long-term partnerships that encourage repeat business and account growth.

Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, media, advertising, or influencer marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, build a pipeline, and close new business.
• Experience handling long sales cycles and relationship-based deals.
• Good understanding of influencer marketing economics, pricing, and campaign structures.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong interest in the creator economy, digital media, and online culture.

Success metrics

• A steady stream of strong new brand opportunities entering the pipeline.
• Clear alignment between sales planning and campaign execution.
• Well-built campaigns that support strong performance for creators and brands.
• Growth in new business revenue and lasting brand relationships.
• Strong collaboration across Revenue, TCP, and Campaign teams.

Values

• Empathize: understand the needs and perspectives of teammates, brands, creators, and audiences.
• Work as one: operate as a seamless extension of partner teams and share information across functions.
• Create an outsized impact: stay lean, solve problems creatively, and deliver more than expected.
• Think long-term: build authentic relationships and focus on sustainable performance.
• Produce the best campaigns: keep work creative, effective, authentic, and detail-oriented.

Equal opportunity

Seismic is an equal opportunity employer. The company wants its team to reflect the diversity of the creator community and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups in technology and media. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Remote-friendly working environment.
• Performance-based compensation and growth opportunities.