Sales Manager - Brand Partnership

Shoplinky; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading influencer marketing platform in India is seeking a Sales Manager – Brand Acquisition to drive brand partnerships. You will be responsible for onboarding brands that leverage influencer marketing through our collaboration tools. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in sales or business development, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in brand partnerships. Join us to optimize influencer campaigns and contribute to our growth!

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in sales, business development, or brand partnerships in influencer marketing, e-commerce, or digital advertising.
• Connections with brands, marketing agencies, or e-commerce businesses.
• Proven track record of acquiring and managing brand partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard brands for promotions, gifting, and affiliate sales.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract brands.
• Educate brands on using Shoplinky for influencer campaigns.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tech-savvy

Job description

D2C brands are growing rapidly across the world, but many emerging brand owners struggle to build customer loyalty on marketplaces or their own websites. Meanwhile, consumers are highly engaged with content creators, spending an average of 2.5+ hours per day consuming content.

At Shoplinky, we believe that content creators are the perfect partners for modern brands to promote products and build loyal customer bases. Shoplinky makes this easier by helping brands find creators, collaborate with them, and generate sales. We are also building AI-powered content creation and brand partnerships tools to shape the future of influencer marketing.

Role Overview

As a Sales Manager – Brand Acquisition, you will be responsible for acquiring and managing brand partnerships. Your primary goal is to onboard brands looking to leverage influencer marketing through Shoplinky’s suite of collaboration tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Partnership & Onboarding: Identify and onboard brands that want to collaborate with influencers for promotions, gifting, and affiliate sales.
• Sales & Partnerships Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to attract brands seeking influencer-driven marketing solutions.
• Campaign Consultation: Educate brands on how they can use Shoplinky to discover influencers, create collaborations, gift products, and run affiliate campaigns.
• Negotiation & Deal Closure: Lead partnership discussions, negotiate contracts, and ensure successful onboarding.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with brands and help them optimize their influencer campaigns for better ROI.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging influencer marketing strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and creator acquisition teams to ensure seamless brand‑influencer collaborations.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor brand success on Shoplinky, provide insights, and optimize strategies for better engagement and conversions.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-4 years in sales, business development, or brand partnerships in influencer marketing, e-commerce, or digital advertising.
• Network: Connections with brands, marketing agencies, or e-commerce businesses.
• Sales Skills: Proven track record of acquiring and managing brand partnerships with a focus on revenue generation.
• Tech‑Savvy: Familiarity with influencer marketing platforms; it would be a plus if you know more about affiliate marketing and social commerce.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with business goals.
• Self‑Motivated: Proactive, goal‑driven, and capable of working independently.

If you’re a results‑driven sales professional with a passion for influencer marketing and brand partnerships, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now: [e-mail]