Business Development Manager

At Cameo, we make impossible connections possible. Our platform allows fans to get personalized messages from their favorite comedians, actors, athletes, and more.... not gonna lie, it’s pretty magical. And now we’re looking for passionate, hardworking humans to help take Cameo to the next level.

🚀 Our #Fameo means everything to us. Join a stellar team of smart, curious, and driven individuals, and experience working at a globally known consumer startup.

📈 Best in class. We’ve been named one of LinkedIn’s Top 50 Startups to Work For, voted one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes, and the #1 Most Innovative Social Media Company by Fast Company.

💰Get all good stuff. Health insurance, 401(K), Fun work environment at our Downtown Chicago Headquarters, and opportunities to meet Cameo Talent!

Come to work every day knowing your efforts will have a material impact, shaping the direction of the next outstanding tech company!

About The Role

As a C4B Business Development Manager, you will help drive brand-facing demand efforts, alternative demand initiatives, partner identification, and general internal/external execution. Business customers utilize Cameo products in a variety of ways: sales enablement, marketing content, spicing up virtual events, recruiting, employee recognition, and more. Your extensive experience in sales, partnerships, and the industry generally will lead you to be a role model and inspiring leader on the Cameo for Business team.

C4B is a growing team with very ambitious goals over the next 12 months. You will be joining a lean but mighty team with huge growth potential. Creativity, curiosity, competitiveness, and proven success are traits we value on the C4B team. Tremendous marketing, celebrity IQ and an entrepreneurial mindset are added bonuses and will be keys to success.

Does this sound like you? If so, come join a high growth team at the fastest growing marketplace company in the US!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic and targeted outreach to business clients through various channels, including networking, email, phone calls, and Linkedin.
• Identify alternative demand levers/partnerships beyond brand direct efforts.
• Help qualify high intent and quality client and partner prospects through industry research and strategic conversations to understand business objectives and potential mutual value propositions.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in the B2B marketing industry and with target partners and clients.
• Research industry trends and key participants to help develop and support C4B strategies that can drive demand.
• Work closely with internal cross functional teams to drive C4B initiatives, execute partnerships, ensure business client success, and stay informed about platform updates and new features.
• Provide valuable insights from partner and customer interactions to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our products and services.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• 6+ years strategic sales and/or business development experience, including negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Experience and relationships at core social media platforms, tech-focused influencer platforms, or within the content/performance marketing industry generally strongly preferred.
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams and building execution processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented with a passion for driving growth, execution, and building valuable relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with technology and experience working with engineering and technical leaders.
• Required to work out of our Downtown Chicago office 4 days per week
  
  

Cameo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for every person who walks through our doors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Cameo celebrates and embraces diversity.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 with opportunities for additional compensation based on performance. Cameo determines salary ranges by role and level with ranges for US roles typically based on our home market of Chicago. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within that range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training. Posted salary ranges reflect base salary only, exclusive of equity, commissions, and other compensation and benefits.

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