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