Sales Manager – Account Executive

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Sales Manager - Account Executive driving new creator acquisition for Makeship. Leading a high-performing sales team in a fast-paced environment focused on growth and impact.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$120,000 - CA$125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the sales go-to-market strategy aligned with Makeship's growth objectives.
Identify priority creator segments, verticals, and partnership opportunities to drive new business growth.
Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified creator opportunities.
Continuously evaluate sales performance, market trends, and competitive activity to improve results.
Recommend improvements to sales processes, outreach strategies, and pipeline management practices.
Maintain an individual sales quota and consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets.
Prospect, negotiate, and close new creator/brand partnerships.
Build relationships with creators, talent agencies, creator management firms, MCNs, and industry stakeholders.
Develop strategic partnerships that increase creator acquisition and long-term revenue growth.
Manage key opportunities from initial outreach through signed agreement and campaign launch.
Identify upsell, cross-sell, and repeat business opportunities where applicable.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and creator-focused networking opportunities.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Account Executives.
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
Support career development, succession planning, and professional growth for team members.
Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures.
Provide ongoing sales training on prospecting, negotiation, relationship management, and closing techniques.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and ramping new Account Executives.
Monitor pipeline health, conversion rates, sales activity, and forecast accuracy.
Conduct regular pipeline reviews and opportunity assessments with team members.
Ensure accurate forecasting and timely reporting of sales performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of sales experience in creator economy, influencer marketing, digital media, partnerships, SaaS, e-commerce, or related industries
5+ years of people management experience leading quota-carrying sales teams
Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets
Experience building relationships with creators, talent agencies, creator management firms, or entertainment partners
Strong coaching, mentoring, and team development skills
Experience managing forecasts, sales pipelines, quotas, and compensation plans
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely anywhere in Canada and/or access any of our hubs
Health and dental benefits from day 1
4 weeks of paid vacation (including paid time off on your birthday)
Additional 1 week of paid time off during the holidays
Virtual & In-Person Social Events
Annual Paid Volunteer Day Off
1:1 RRSP Matching Program Up to 3%
$500 Pre-Tax Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
$400 Pre-Tax Home Office Setup Allowance
$65 Pre-Tax Monthly Phone Allowance
Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up Program
Education Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tenured Rewards Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategypipeline managementnegotiationrelationship managementforecastingsales reportingquota managementcoachingmentoringteam development

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsperformance managementaccountabilitycareer developmentsuccession planning