Account Executive (Influencer Marketing / Business Development)

Seismic•Oakland, CA

6d•$75,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Seismic is a performance-driven influencer marketing agency that helps brands grow through creator partnerships across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms. We combine deep creator expertise, institutional knowledge, campaign performance data, and proprietary technology to build influencer campaigns that work for brands, creators, and audiences alike. We are a highly collaborative and growing team focused on building long-term partnerships and measurable business growth through creator marketing. We are looking for an Account Executive to drive new business growth and build strategic relationships with brands investing in creator marketing. This role sits at the front-end of Seismic’s revenue engine. Account Executives are responsible for sourcing and closing new brand partnerships, building a strong sales pipeline, and helping shape creator campaigns that are commercially and operationally positioned to perform. You will work closely with Talent, Campaign Management, and Account Management teams to ensure campaigns are aligned from pitch through execution. We are a remote-friendly team. This is a full-time position with an anticipated base salary range of $75k - $150k, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location. Final compensation including bonus will be determined based on several factors including candidate experience and internal equity.

Requirements

3 - 5+ years of business development, sales, partnerships, media, advertising, or influencer marketing experience
Proven ability to prospect, develop pipeline, and close new business
Experience managing long sales cycles and relationship-driven deals
Strong understanding of influencer marketing economics, pricing, and campaign structures
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Strong interest in the creator economy, digital media, and online culture

Responsibilities

Prospect and develop relationships with new brand partners
Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
Lead outbound business development and revenue generation efforts
Develop creator-led marketing strategies tailored to brand goals
Partner closely with TCP teams on creator strategy, pricing, and packaging
Help align campaign structure, pricing, and execution expectations before launch
Support smooth onboarding and handoff of booked business into execution teams
Build long-term relationships that drive repeat business and account expansion