Business Development Lead

Talent Partnership Advisors; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive partnerships with brands and celebrities across various industries. This role offers the chance to leverage your extensive network and creativity to shape impactful campaigns. With a flexible remote work environment, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team to bring celebrity-led initiatives to life. This position is ideal for a proactive individual with a passion for pop culture and a proven track record in business development. Join a culture-forward agency that values your ideas and contributions while working with high-profile clients in an exciting and fast-paced setting.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health benefits (medical, dental)

Flexible hours

Remote work

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in business development or sales.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue brand and agency opportunities that align with TPA’s services.
• Lead intro meetings to brands, pitch TPA, and manage follow-up through to close.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Talent Partnership Advisors

Business Development Lead (Flexible Level)

Location:Los Angeles, New York City, or Nashville preferred, but open to remote

About TPA

Talent Partnership Advisors (TPA) facilitates partnerships between brands and celebrities across music, film, TV, sports, fashion, and digital. Our team brings decades of experience working with agents, managers, lawyers, and creatives to develop entertainment marketing strategies that are fresh, authentic, and culturally on point. We’ve led campaigns with some of the world’s most recognized talent and brands—and we do it with a white-glove approach and a finger on the pulse of pop culture.

The Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Business Development Lead to unlock new opportunities with brands and develop relationships that will promote ongoing business.The primary focus will be to build celebrity campaign partnerships. This role is perfect for a seasoned individual with a strong network of brands and agencies, or a rising star with hustle, curiosity, and closing instincts.

Youwill lead outbound efforts, pitch potential clients, and shape proposals and programs from the ground up. Youwill collaborate closely with our internal team to bring celebrity-led campaigns to life with authenticity, efficiency, and cultural relevance.

We are considering a full-time hireor consultant. What matters most is your ability to create momentum, spark conversations, and turn opportunity into action with brands and agencies.

What You Bring

•A passion for celebrity, pop culture, music, sports, TV/film, and digital trends

•A proven ability to generate and close new business

•Experience interacting with celebrities, influencers, agencies, and brand marketers

•Proven successes of being proactive, creative and collaborative

•Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and lead your own lane

•Relationships with brands and their agencies that will take your call

•Strong communication and organizational skills

•5–10+ years of experience

What You Will Do

Business Development

•Identify and pursue brand and agency opportunities that align with TPA’s services

•Build and maintain a pipeline of marketing decision-makers at brands and agencies

•Lead intro meetings to brands, pitch TPA, and manage follow-up through to close

•Shape talent strategies and proposals for prospective brand clients

•Draft and review scopes and offer letters in collaboration with internal teams

Celebrity & Campaign Support

•Participate in celebrity ideation and casting alongside our team for your brand clients

•Support the talent vetting, outreach, and relationship-building with internal reps

•Monitor campaign logistics, creative feedback loops, and approvals

•Serve as liaison between brand, agency, talent team, and TPA staff

•Attend your clients events, service days, and presentations as needed

Why TPA?

•100% remote with flexible hours

•Culture-forward, independent agency environment

•High-profile clients and campaigns that show up in culture

•You are encouraged to pitch and build your own ideas within the TPA ecosystem

•Competitive compensation with 401(k) matching and health benefits (medical, dental, etc.)

•Open to consultants or monthly retainer structures for the right candidate

To Apply:

Send your resume, cover letter that includes a minimum of three partnerships you have built in the past 18 months as well as salary requirement [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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