Partnerships Manager

GigaStar

Partnership Manager in sales for GigaStar, empowering creators and investors in the Creator Economy. Seeking experienced candidates to develop partnerships with YouTube Creators and influencers.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the partnership and sales cycle along with outreach and social selling efforts
Conduct market research to identify key targets and evaluate Creators’ needs
Master the GigaStar methodology and framework
Identify, prospect, and connect with YouTube Creators within targeted categories
Actively seek new partnership opportunities through email, text, cold calling, networking, and social media, with the discipline for diligent follow-up
Schedule meetings via video chat with potential Creators to understand their goals and clearly articulate GigaStar’s benefits, model, and process
Simplify complex ideas in a persuasive manner that clearly articulates the value proposition
Manage a book of business through existing relationships and inbound leads
Possess a knack for customizing sales conversations to each prospect’s needs
Attend yearly in-person Creator-focused conferences and events on behalf of GigaStar
Help negotiate/close deals and assist in providing a white glove service experience
Collaborate with team members to achieve better results and incorporate customer feedback into the product
Proactively suggests ideas to improve the pitch and onboarding process
Record customer information and interactions in the company’s CRM software

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be fluent in English
3-5+ years of proven experience in a relevant Sales and/or Partnership role
Exceptional verbal / written communication, customer service, and presentation skills
An understanding of social selling, content creation, video, social media, and influencers
A strong network of relationships with YouTube Creators and influencer agencies
Experience in YouTube-related sales, influencer sales/marketing, advertising sales, YouTube MCN agency experience, or similar
Demonstrated ability to convert prospects and close deals to achieve targets
Working knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Office, Slack, or similar tools
Meticulous attention to detail in all communications and record-keeping
Self-motivated problem-solver with a results-driven approach
Presenting products and services via online and virtual meeting tools
Ability to deliver compelling brand stories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and Generous stock options
Benefits package including paid parental leave, vacation & holidays, 401K, wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursement
Equipment to set up your work-from-home office
Diverse and multicultural work environment
Engaged team culture with teamwide activities and virtual happy hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

salespartnership managementmarket researchsocial sellingcontent creationYouTube salesinfluencer marketingadvertising salesCRM softwarepresentation skills

Soft Skills

communicationcustomer servicenegotiationproblem-solvingattention to detailself-motivatedresults-drivencollaborationpersuasioncustomization

Certifications

high school diplomaGED equivalent