Senior Business Development / Sales Lead (USA)

Position Overview Stardust Audio is looking for a Senior Business Development / Sales Lead in the US (LA and/or NY) to drive growth with top-tier creative industries: advertising agencies, production companies, post houses, editors, and music supervisors. Key Mission Build Stardust’s US presence and commercial traction. Convert existing relationships into active deals and recurring partnerships. Create a strong sales pipeline and close licensing agreements. Identify and activate affiliates who actually use the platform (editors, music supervisors, sound engineers/designers, directors). Establish Stardust as a premium and trusted music solution for creative teams. Responsibilities Develop and close deals with advertising agencies, production companies, post houses, music supervisors, editors, sound engineers/designers, directors, and relevant brands. Lead the full sales cycle: lead generation and contact strategy → demo → trial → licensing/subscription/blanket deals. Build and manage pipeline + CRM (forecasting, follow-ups, prioritization). Collaborate with leadership on pricing strategy, deal structure, and market product feedback. Represent Stardust in meetings, industry events, and introductions. Requirements (Must Have) Senior-level sales / business development experience. Strong, proven network in the US advertising / production ecosystem. Based in or highly active across LA and/or NY. Ability to reach and influence decision-makers quickly. Excellent communication skills and professional presence. Independent, entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset. Advantages (Nice to Have) Background in music, sync, audio post, or licensing. Experience working with premium creative services. Existing relationships with major agency groups. Familiarity with licensing language, usage rights, and exclusivity models. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stardust Audio