Business Development - Influencer Relations

Who we are:

Lifo.ai is a SaaS platform that allows creators to take full control of their brand and business by bridging the gap between vision and accessibility. Powered by a group of engineers, innovators, e-commerce and influencer experts, Lifo was established with one goal in mind: to support creators in building a brand that is 100% their own. Think of us like Build-a-bear, providing all the resources to help influencers and creators build their brand, from helping with product design, development, sourcing to supply chain and logistics, basically everything from A to Z.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and uncover opportunities from outbound and inbound leads, and convert social creators to our customers
• Achieve meeting quota (TBD) through connecting with prospects leveraging phone, email and other social channels
• Become an expert on Lifo’s platform, its value proposition and process, and be able to communicate it effectively to creators
• Leverage Outreach.io + Salesforce.com among other industry tools to manage the sales cycle

Who you are and what you’ll need for this position:

• 1-3 years of professional experience with time spent in sales and marketing - experience with the influencer industry is a must (if you are an influencer yourself, that is even better)
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Passionate about the creator/influencer and e-commerce space
• Ability to convey what Lifo can provide to influencers
• Strong desire to learn about the sales process, the people and companies you’re prospecting, the Lifo platform, and the Influencer Marketing Industry
• You are a self-starter and self-motivated with creative problem solving ability
• Ability to self measure and provide daily reports of performance to sales management
• Self-starter and self-motivated with creative problem solving ability
• You want to be part of a start-up environment, where things are constantly changing, adapting to new strategies and bringing new ideas to the table are a must
• B.S. or a B.A. college degree
• Located in the Bay Area (preferred)

Benefits:

• Creative work: We empower you to think of creative ways to achieve your goals - there are processes in place, but not everything is final
• 15 days PTO annually: We encourage you to take the time you need, when you need it — for any holiday or matter of personal importance.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We offer comprehensive health care for employees
• Hardware & Software: We help you create your ideal office setup and provide any software you’ll need.
• Company Travel: We encourage meeting our customers, so we will travel when necessary
• Equity in the company: As an early member of Lifo, you will receive equity in the company, which means when we IPO or get acquired, you will receive a great financial reward!