About this role
Overview
Salem Influencer Network, a division of Salem Media, is seeking a high-energy, digitally savvy New Business Development – Brand Partnerships to drive new business growth across our national influencer and content creator portfolio. We are continuing to build a high-growth Influencer Network designed to connect national brands with trusted creators, engaged audiences, and culture-shaping digital communities.
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We’re seeking a strategic, digitally fluent sales leader who has a strong understanding of the influencer space and can monetize through integrated social, podcast, and digital campaigns for modern brands and agencies.
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This is a sales role focused on opening doors and generating net-new
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Ideal background: influencer agency, paid social, digital media, podcast network, or talent agency.
Responsibilities
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What You’ll Do
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Develop new revenue by prospecting and opening doors with national brands, DTC companies, startups, and agencies
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Monetize creators through strategic, integrated influencer campaigns spanning social, podcast, paid amplification, and digital distribution
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Develop insight-led, ROI-focused proposals that translate audience engagement and performance data into measurable results
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Exceed new revenue budget each month
Qualifications
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What We’re Looking For
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3–7+ years in influencer, digital media, paid social, podcast, or agency sales with a proven track record of closing new brand partnerships
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Existing lifestyle brand and/or agency relationships with the ability to open doors quickly
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Deep understanding of creator monetization, branded content, paid amplification, and performance-driven digital campaigns
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Strategic, consultative seller who builds integrated campaigns (not just sells inventory) and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
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Who Will Thrive Here
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Hunters who love getting to the right person and building something
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Sellers who understand audiences, creators, and consumer trends
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Professionals who can convert influence into revenue
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Individuals who can quickly identify and open meaningful conversations with key decision-makers
Benefits
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Why Salem Influencer Network
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Work with content creators who have large fanbases with high engagement
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Uncapped earning potential (competitive base + commission)
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Opportunity to build a modern creator monetization engine inside an established organization
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Competitive pay structure based on experience
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Health, dental, vision and life insurance
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401k retirement plan
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Paid holidays and vacation time
EEO Statement
Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.
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Compensation
$75,000 - $85,000 + commissions and benefits