Director of Creator Growth (ShopYourLikes)

Connexity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

ShopYourLikes in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Sales Manager of Creator Acquisition to lead the growth of top creators on our affiliate platform. You will build a high-value creator pipeline, craft compelling partnerships, and scale a creator acquisition engine while recruiting, engaging, and closing partnerships with influencers across the ecosystem.

This hands-on leader will start by directly recruiting creators, then develop strategy, tooling, and a team to sustain long-term revenue

Qualifications

• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to build authentic relationships with creators.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of high-performing creators on the ShopYourLikes platform.
• Identify, engage, and recruit performance-driven creators for affiliate partnerships.
• Build a pipeline of high-value creators and develop compelling offers.
• Position ShopYourLikes as the platform that maximizes creator earnings.
• Directly recruit creators and build relationships across the industry.
• Develop strategy, infrastructure, and team to scale creator acquisition.

Job description

• As a result of our success, ShopYourLikes is seeking a Senior Sales Manager of Creator Acquisition to lead the continued growth of high-performing creators on our platform
• Creator growth is a core driver of our business. This role focuses on identifying, engaging, and recruiting performance-driven creators who generate real commerce through affiliate partnerships
• This is a sales-oriented leadership role responsible for building a pipeline of high-value creators, developing compelling offers to win their business, and positioning ShopYourLikes as the platform that helps creators maximize their earnings
• The Director of Creator Acquisition will begin as a hands-on operator, directly recruiting creators and building relationships across the industry, while developing the strategy, infrastructure, and team needed to scale a high-performing creator acquisition engine over time
• 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

Benefits

• Preparing for the Future > A company match to enhance your savings for those golden years.
• Work/Life Time > Flexible Time Off and 10 paid holidays per year – Ask about Summer Fridays!
• Protect Your Family > Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and paid Disability Leaves.
• Health > Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Spending Accounts, Flu Shots, and more! (Transparency in Coverage)
• Employee Recognition Program > We recognize performance, innovation, and being a good "Xer".
• DEI Council > Transforming our workplace into an inclusive environment.
• Learning & Development > If you like learning, we like training.
• Events > We celebrate…everything! Team building, parties and charity events.
• Wellness > Join our team of Wellness Warriors!

The right candidate knows the platforms, communities, and events where creators gather and can build authentic relationships that lead to long-term partnershipsWe are looking for a market-facing builder who understands the creator ecosystem and how creators monetize their audiencesStrong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to clearly articulate value and influence decisionsResilient and persistent, with comfort managing long sales cycles and multiple touchpointsHigh level of initiative and ownership; operates as a self-starter in a builder environmentAbility to earn trust quickly with creators and establish credibility in conversations about their businessData-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics (GMV, conversion rates, earnings per creator)Ability to leverage data and tools to identify high-potential creators and prioritize outreachExperience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and analytics teams to drive outcomesExperience using CRM or pipeline management tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) to manage outreach and track performanceFamiliarity with key creator platforms and tools (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, LTK, ShopMy, Amazon Storefront, etc.)Proven sales and business development instincts, with experience closing partnerships and driving pipelineDemonstrated ability to build and manage a pipeline, including sourcing, outreach, and conversion trackingExperience recruiting and partnering with commerce-driven creatorsDeep understanding of the creator landscape, including the conferences, events, and meet ups that matter mostStrong relationship-building skills with both creators and internal leadership8+ years in the creator economy, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or social commerceStrong understanding of affiliate monetization, conversion dynamics, and creator earnings models