Senior Sales Manager, Creator Acquisition - ShopYourLikes

About ShopYourLikes & Connexity: Connexity, a Taboola company, is a performance-marketing technology company that drives new customers and sales to retailers and generates premium earnings for content creators. Each year we deliver over $4 billion in sales to retailers and pay out industry-leading rates to publishers and influencers. With 30+ years of proven success in the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC, Connexity is a long-time ecommerce pioneer. ShopYourLikes is Connexity's dynamic creator monetization platform and community, at the forefront of the creator economy, redefining brand sponsorships by prioritizing performance accountability. We provide a unique community of performance-focused creators who generate intent and drive conversions, having delivered close to $1 Billion in sales for retailers.

About the role

ShopYourLikes is seeking a Senior Sales Manager of Creator Acquisition to lead the continued growth of high-performing creators on our platform. This role focuses on identifying, engaging, and recruiting performance-driven creators who generate real commerce through affiliate partnerships. You will build a pipeline of high-value creators, develop compelling offers, and position ShopYourLikes as the platform that helps creators maximize their earnings. The role begins as a hands-on operator, directly recruiting creators and building relationships, while developing the strategy and team needed to scale a high-performing creator acquisition engine.

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

Skills

• Experience using CRM or pipeline management tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) 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, etc.)
• 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 meetups 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

• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and competitive compensation
• 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 (educational tool)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness Resources
• Equity
• Team events

Pay

OTE Pay Range $130,000 - $195,000 USD. Compensation packages include commission, equity, competitive 401(k) match, rich benefits, hybrid schedule, and more.

Schedule

This position is hybrid, with 2 in-office days per week in our Santa Monica or New York office.