Business Development Manager

About Us:

Parker Talent Management is a premier digital talent management company that represents top influencers across the United States. We specialize in strategic management and brand partnerships, fostering growth and success for our diverse roster of creators.

Role Overview:

Parker is looking for a driven, relationship-oriented salesperson to bring new brand partnership opportunities to our roster. This person should have experience in influencer marketing or brand partnerships, existing industry connections, and the ability to build relationships, proactively pitch our talent, and turn opportunities into deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new brand partnership opportunities across Parker's full roster through proactive outreach, pitching, and relationship building.
• Develop relationships with brands, agencies, and influencer marketing contacts to expand Parker's network and create new business opportunities.
• Pitch Parker's talent to relevant brands, identifying opportunities for one-off campaigns, long-term partnerships, and ambassadorships.
• Work closely with talent managers to understand our roster, identify brand fits, and bring relevant opportunities to the table.
• Manage opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation and deal closure, with support from the broader team as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with brand contacts to build relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, brand priorities, and upcoming campaigns to identify new opportunities for our talent.

Skills and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field

- 3-5 years of experience in influencer marketing, talent representation, brand partnerships, creator partnerships, or business development within the creator economy - required

- Highly driven and commercially minded, with a strong motivation to generate revenue, close deals, and capitalize on opportunities to grow the business

- Strong connections within the creator economy and industry

- Ability to work efficiently and multitask in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume workload and deadline

- Strong written, verbal, and communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all personality types and behaviors; flexible and adaptable

- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented work style

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications

Application Instructions:

Submit your application to careers@parkertalentmanagement.com with the subject line "Director of Business Development Application - [Your Name]". We look forward to hearing from you!