Job description
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.
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.
This is a sales role focused on opening doors and generating net-new
Ideal background: influencer agency, paid social, digital media, podcast network, or talent agency.
Responsibilities
What You’ll 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 We’re 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 we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
$75,000 - $85,000 + commissions and benefitsOriginally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.