Business Development Manager - Influencer Marketing

About the Role:

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive the acquisition and onboarding of new brands for LehLah's influencer marketing business. The role involves identifying potential brands, building relationships with key decision-makers, pitching LehLah's solutions, and converting opportunities into revenue-generating partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new brands across relevant categories for influencer marketing campaigns.

• Build and maintain relationships with brand, marketing, digital, and media teams.

• Generate leads through networking, LinkedIn, referrals, industry events, and other channels.

• Understand brand objectives and pitch relevant influencer marketing solutions.

• Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation to closure and onboarding.

• Prepare proposals, commercials, and presentations in coordination with internal teams.

• Negotiate commercials and close deals in line with business targets.

• Coordinate with campaign and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of campaigns.

• Build a strong pipeline and consistently achieve monthly/quarterly revenue targets.

• Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in the creator economy.

Key KPIs:

• New brands onboarded

• Revenue generated from new brands

• Sales pipeline and conversion rate

• Number/value of campaigns closed

• Average deal size

• Client retention and repeat business

What We're Looking For:

• 3 - 4 years of experience in Business Development / B2B Sales / Brand Partnerships.

• Experience in Influencer Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media, AdTech or MarTech preferred.

• Strong network among brand/marketing decision-makers will be an advantage.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

• Strong commercial acumen and target-oriented approach.

• High ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.