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Connexity, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Sales Director, Brand Partnerships, ShopYourLikes

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Connexity, Inc. is a performance-marketing technology company that drives new customers and sales to retailers. As the Sales Director for ShopYourLikes, you will be responsible for building strategic relationships with brands and driving revenue through performance-based sponsorships.

AdvertisingE-CommerceMarketingOnline PortalsSEO

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Chan

Responsibilities

Execute Consultative Selling: Position ShopYourLikes as a performance-first solution, shifting client conversations beyond "vanity metrics" to focus on demonstrable ROI and total sales generated

Translate Technology into Value: Lead the initial strategic discussion with brand partners, translating their specific KPIs into a tailored campaign plan. Effectively pitch the power of our proprietary casting method by showing how data signals ignite performance efficiency and optimal creator selection

Full-Funnel Solutioning: Educate clients on how our solutions ensure success and accountability across all touchpoints of the funnel: Awareness, Consideration, Conversion, and Loyalty

Aggressively Drive Revenue Growth & Renewals: Exceed quarterly and annual sales targets by originating, negotiating, and closing new, high-value brand partnerships. Focus on securing large, recurring sponsorships with top-tier retailers and major brands while collaborating with Campaign Management and Sales Operations teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction leading to renewals

Hunter Mentality & KPI Management: Own all sales outreach, lead generation, and meticulously manage pipeline reporting within the CRM. Expected to consistently generate a minimum number of strategic sales meetings and proposals each quarter

Market Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of key retail cycles and peak seasons (e.g., Cyber 5) to position creators as essential partners during high-demand periods

External Ambassador: Comfortable representing the ShopYourLikes brand, speaking to large audiences at industry events, provoking thought leadership and sharing case studies and best practices

Cross function Partner & Collaborator: partner closely with internal Leadership, Marketing and Product teams sharing market intelligence to evolve the product, pitch and GTM strategy

Travel: This role requires flexibility for necessary travel

Qualification

Quota-Carrying Sales ExperienceInfluencer MarketingPerformance Data AcumenCRM Pipeline ManagementStrategic SellingMarket ExpertisePlayer/Coach CapabilityTechnical Tools ProficiencyExceptional Communication

Required

8+ Years of Quota-Carrying Sales Experience: Proven track record in influencer, social media, or digital media sales, with a significant history of successfully closing six and seven figure deals and a focus on full-funnel brand solutions

Domain & Relationship Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of the social commerce and creator marketing landscape. Must possess established senior-level relationships directly with brands and agencies, particularly within the Retail and CPG industries

Strategic, Entrepreneurial Hunter: Possesses an aggressive, strategic, and high-velocity hunter mindset essential for scaling the business. Must be capable of selling the vision of a 'Partner with a Pedigree' built on 30 years of retail performance expertise

Growth Environment: Must thrive in a fast-paced, 'startup' environment where ownership, initiative, and agility are key

Player/Coach Capability: Experience balancing individual high performance with the ability to mentor and potentially lead future team members as the division expands

Performance Data Acumen: Essential ability to read, interpret, and present performance data (e.g., ROAS, GMS, AOV) to C-suite and V-level clients, shifting the conversation to financial accountability

Exceptional Communication: Outstanding negotiation, presentation, and verbal/written communication skills needed to convey complex value propositions simply and compellingly

Technical Tools: Strong knowledge of Microsoft and Google presentation suites (PowerPoint/Google Slides) and expertise in CRM pipeline management and reporting (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k Matching)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)

Learning & Development Program (educational tool)

Flexible work schedules

Wellness Resources

Equity

Company

Connexity, Inc.

Connexity, a Taboola company is a performance-marketing technology company whose core purpose is to help online retailers find new customers and drive sales at a cost that meets ROI objectives.

Founded in 1996

Los Angeles, California, USA

201-500 employees