is hiring: Director, Influencer & Affiliate Business Developm

Director, Influencer & Affiliate Business DevelopmentAre you a high-performing sales leader ready to drive meaningful growth in the evolving performance marketing industry? Gen3 Marketing is seeking a dynamic Director, Business Development, to accelerate new business acquisition, with a primary focus on influencer marketing solutions and a strong, integrated emphasis on affiliate-driven revenue.This role is centered on winning new clients through an influencer-first lens—helping brands unlock growth through creator partnerships, social commerce, and performance-driven storytelling. A deep understanding of affiliate marketing is essential, both as a standalone channel and as a critical performance layer within influencer programs. The ideal candidate can confidently position and sell integrated influencer + affiliate solutions that drive measurable, full-funnel impact.The WorkLead new client acquisition with a primary focus on influencer marketing solutionsPosition and sell integrated influencer + affiliate programs, with a strong emphasis on performance, attribution, and ROIDrive affiliate-led opportunities, including standalone affiliate engagements and influencer-affiliate hybrid programsSell and develop social commerce programs (e.g., TikTok Shop) that connect creator content directly to conversionOwn and execute the full sales cycle—from prospecting through close—delivering consultative, insight-led solutionsBuild and manage a robust pipeline through a mix of inbound conversion and proactive outbound strategiesTranslate client goals into integrated influencer + affiliate strategies that align with broader marketing objectivesPartner cross-functionally to ensure seamless handoff from sale to onboarding and campaign executionMaintain early-stage client relationships (first 12 months) to identify expansion opportunitiesRepresent Gen3 Marketing at industry events, with a focus on thought leadership in influencer, affiliate, and creator commerceTrack, manage, and forecast pipeline activity accurately within HubSpotWhat You BringDeep experience selling influencer marketing and affiliate marketing solutions, with a clear understanding of how the channels work independently and togetherProven track record of closing net-new business across affiliate, influencer, or performance marketing engagementsli>Strong expertise in affiliate marketing fundamentals, including partner models, commissioning strategies, attribution, and platform ecosystemsExperience selling influencer-affiliate hybrid programs (e.g., ShopMy, LTK) and performance-based creator partnershipsExperience selling or structuring social commerce and creator-led conversion programs, especially within platforms like TikTok ShopUnderstanding of brand ambassador / creator community strategies and their role in driving sustained engagement and revenueExperience navigating complex organizations with a consultative, relationship-first sales approachStrong pipeline generation skills across cold outreach, networking, and partner-driven referralsA true hunter mindset, with a passion for building and closing high-value opportunitiesExceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to position influencer and affiliate as complementary growth driversFamiliarity with Sandler, Challenger, or similar sales methodologies is a plusWhat’s in it for you?Hybrid work and remote work options are available outside of head office locationsFlexible work hoursSummer FridaysInsurance coverage with cost incentivesPaid parental leave benefitsAdvancement opportunitiesOngoing training and development opportunitiesOpportunities to travel401K contribution matching plan after 6 months (US Only)Company sponsored eventsOnly applicants who meet the stated job requirements will be contacted.Gen3 is an equal-opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr