Director, Influencer & Affiliate Business Development

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Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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The Work • Lead new client acquisition with a primary focus on influencer marketing solutions • Position and sell integrated influencer + affiliate programs, with a strong emphasis on performance, attribution, and ROI • Drive affiliate-led opportunities, including standalone affiliate engagements and influencer-affiliate hybrid programs • Sell and develop social commerce programs (e.g., TikTok Shop) that connect creator content directly to conversion • Own and execute the full sales cycle—from prospecting through close—delivering consultative, insight-led solutions • Build and manage a robust pipeline through a mix of inbound conversion and proactive outbound strategies • Translate client goals into integrated influencer + affiliate strategies that align with broader marketing objectives • Partner cross-functionally to ensure seamless handoff from sale to onboarding and campaign execution • Maintain early-stage client relationships (first 12 months) to identify expansion opportunities • Represent Gen3 Marketing at industry events, with a focus on thought leadership in influencer, affiliate, and creator commerce • Track, manage, and forecast pipeline activity accurately within HubSpot What You Bring • Deep experience selling influencer marketing and affiliate marketing solutions, with a clear understanding of how the channels work independently and together • Proven track record of closing net-new business across affiliate, influencer, or performance marketing engagements • Strong expertise in affiliate marketing fundamentals, including partner models, commissioning strategies, attribution, and platform ecosystems • Experience selling influencer-affiliate hybrid programs (e.g., ShopMy, LTK) and performance-based creator partnerships • Experience selling or structuring social commerce and creator-led conversion programs, especially within platforms like TikTok Shop • Understanding of brand ambassador / creator community strategies and their role in driving sustained engagement and revenue • Experience navigating complex organizations with a consultative, relationship-first sales approach • Strong pipeline generation skills across cold outreach, networking, and partner-driven referrals • A true hunter mindset, with a passion for building and closing high-value opportunities • Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to position influencer and affiliate as complementary growth drivers • Familiarity with Sandler, Challenger, or similar sales methodologies is a plus What’s in it for you? • Hybrid work and remote work options are available outside of head office locations • Flexible work hours • Summer Fridays • Insurance coverage with cost incentives • Paid parental leave benefits • Advancement opportunities • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Opportunities to travel • 401K contribution matching plan after 6 months (US Only) • Company sponsored events This role is open to candidates based in North America who are legally authorized to work in their country of residence.

Director, Influencer & Affiliate Business Development Are you a high-performing sales leader ready to drive meaningful growth in the evolving performance marketing industry?

Gen3 Marketing is seeking a dynamic Director, Business Development, to accelerate new business acquisition, with a primary focus on influencer marketing solutions and a strong, integrated emphasis on affiliate-driven revenue.

This role is centered on winning new clients through an influencer-first lens—helping brands unlock growth through creator partnerships, social commerce, and performance-driven storytelling. A deep understanding of affiliate marketing is essential, both as a standalone channel and as a critical performance layer within influencer programs.

The ideal candidate can confidently position and sell integrated influencer + affiliate solutions that drive measurable, full-funnel impact. Gen3 is an equal-opportunity employer.