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Business Development Lead

AC Lion Digital Executive Search, Multiple locations

Job type: Full Time


Location: Remote US, strong preference for Washington DC area

Role Summary

Own and scale the US commercial operation for an X (Twitter) exclusive influencer monetization and PR platform. Lead revenue strategy, close high value partnerships, recruit and monetize top creators, and build the systems and team required to support scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute US revenue strategy across brand, sponsorship, and campaign partnerships
  • Source, negotiate, and close high value deals; deliver against revenue targets
  • Recruit and structure monetization agreements with top X creators
  • Serve as senior lead for key clients; oversee campaign performance and alignment
  • Build scalable infrastructure including CRM, pricing, forecasting, and reporting
  • Hire and lead a lean team; establish operational discipline and accountability
  • Partner with executive leadership on growth and market expansion

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in business development, partnerships, or revenue leadership
  • Background in X, social platforms, influencer agencies, PR firms, or politically focused agencies
  • Demonstrated track record closing complex, high value deals
  • Deep understanding of influencer monetization, creator economics, and the X ecosystem
  • Experience building or scaling an agency, media company, or high growth business
  • Proven ability to build revenue engines, operational systems, and teams from early stage
  • Strategic thinker who can operate hands on in a fast growth environment

Preferred

  • Existing relationships with creators, brands, media buyers, or political organizations
  • Experience within talent agencies or influencer networks
  • Track record of building teams and infrastructure from early stage to scale
  • Established credibility or presence on X

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