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About the Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing content commerce and creator marketing company operating across short-video platforms in the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors. Our business combines creator partnerships, performance-driven content, and localized market execution to drive both audience engagement and commercial results. As we continue expanding in the U.S. market, we are looking for a Business Development Manager who can own creator partnerships today and grow into a U.S. Country Manager role as the business scales.

The Role

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role combining business development, creator partnerships, and operational management. You will be responsible for growing the local creator ecosystem, building strategic partnerships, and laying the foundation for a future U.S. team and market presence.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities

Business Development & Partnerships

Identify, develop, and manage partnerships with creators, agencies, hotels, attractions, and related ecosystem partners in the U.S. market
Explore new business opportunities and collaboration models that drive creator growth, content supply, and revenue performance
Act as a key local point of contact for external partners, representing the company in the U.S. market

Creator & Campaign Management

Build, manage, and scale a local network of KOC/KOL creators within hotel and attraction verticals
Lead creator onboarding, engagement, and performance management to ensure consistent, high-quality content output
Oversee monthly creator campaigns end-to-end, including planning, execution, content review, and performance follow-up

Market & Team Ownership

Own local market execution and provide insights on U.S. creator trends, platform dynamics, and competitive landscape
Collaborate closely with global teams (operations, content, product, and HQ leadership) to localize strategies and workflows
Support the setup and management of a future U.S.-based team, including processes, standards, and best practices

Business Development Manager Requirements

2–5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, influencer marketing, creator operations, or related roles
Strong understanding of the U.S. creator economy, influencer marketing, or content commerce ecosystem; experience in travel, hospitality, or eCommerce is a strong plus
Proven ability to manage external partners and creators while driving execution and results
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; comfortable working independently with high ownership
Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability; able to think long-term while delivering short-term results
Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and motivated to grow into a market leadership role

JOB ID: 170585

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