Senior Sales Manager, Creator Acquisition - ShopYourLikes

Connexity, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plans

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Leave Benefits

Learning & Development Program

Flexible work schedules

Wellness Resources

Equity

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Director of Creator Acquisition to enhance high-performing creator monetization. The role focuses on recruiting and engaging creators who drive commerce through partnerships. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in the creator economy or affiliate marketing, strong relationship-building skills, and familiarity with CRM tools. The position offers a hybrid work model in Santa Monica, with compensation ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, including benefits such as health care and equity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in creator economy, influencer marketing, or social commerce.
• Proven instincts for closing partnerships and driving pipeline.
• Experience recruiting commerce-driven creators.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of high-performing creators on the platform.
• Build and manage a pipeline for creator engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and analytics teams.

Skills

Sales and business development instincts

Relationship-building skills

Data-driven mindset

Strong communication skills

Experience with CRM tools

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Instagram

TikTok

Job description

Director of Creator Acquisition

ShopYourLikes, a Connexity company, is building a dynamic creator monetization platform. The Director of Creator Acquisition will lead the continued growth of high‑performing creators on our platform, focusing on identifying, engaging, and recruiting performance‑driven creators who generate real commerce through affiliate partnerships.

What Success Looks Like

• High‑performing creators joining ShopYourLikes who drive meaningful affiliate revenue and product sales
• Growth in creators who treat commerce as a core part of their business
• A strong pipeline of high‑potential creators and a repeatable creator acquisition engine
• Building up a high‑performing creator community to support our growing sponsorship business

Soft Skills & Leadership Traits

• High level of initiative and ownership; operates as a self‑starter in a builder environment
• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to clearly articulate value and influence decisions
• Ability to earn trust quickly with creators and establish credibility in conversations about their business
• Resilient and persistent, with comfort managing long sales cycles and multiple touchpoints

Technical & Functional Skills

• Experience using CRM or pipeline management tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) to manage outreach and track performance
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics (GMV, conversion rates, earnings per creator)
• Familiarity with key creator platforms and tools (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, LTK, ShopMy, Amazon Storefront)
• Ability to leverage data and tools to identify high‑potential creators and prioritize outreach
• Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with marketing, product, and analytics teams to drive outcomes

Requirements

• 8+ years in the creator economy, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or social commerce
• Proven sales and business development instincts, with experience closing partnerships and driving pipeline
• Experience recruiting and partnering with commerce‑driven creators
• Strong understanding of affiliate monetization, conversion dynamics, and creator earnings models
• Deep understanding of the creator landscape, including the conferences, events, and meet‑ups that matter most
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a pipeline, including sourcing, outreach, and conversion tracking
• Strong relationship‑building skills with both creators and internal leadership

Benefits

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
• Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
• Learning & Development Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness Resources
• Equity

Compensation

OTE Pay Range: $150,000 - $200,000 USD. Compensation may include commission, equity, 401(k) match, and other perks. This position is hybrid with 2 in‑office days per week in Santa Monica.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics.