Director, Brand Partnerships

Description Director, Brand Partnerships ACC and Pixly are hiring a closer. We're looking for a Director of Brand Partnerships with creative instincts, a rolodex of brand decision-makers, and a track record of winning pitches in the influencer space. You'll lead new business for Pixly, a performance-focused influencer marketing agency powering campaigns for Epic Games, Warby Parker, NordVPN, and more. If you've spent years selling into brands, know YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch inside and out, and love the thrill of a well-won pitch, we want to talk. What You'll Do Lead new business efforts across priority categories, prospects, and partners Own the pitch process end-to-end — from RFP through proposal delivery and close Serve as a senior client-facing lead in pitches, workshops, and presentations Shape strategy and narratives that connect client briefs with influencer opportunities Oversee pitch scoping, resourcing, timelines, and budgets for feasibility and profitability Partner with our parent company, ACC, on sales strategy and pipeline development Identify proactive growth opportunities across existing relationships and industry networks Track leads, opportunities, win/loss insights, and conversion rates Represent Pixly at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities Requirements What You'll Bring 7+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in new business development Proven track record leading and winning influencer pitches Deep knowledge of the creator economy across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch Experience with Apollo or similar sales automation platforms The ability to translate briefs into clear goals, frameworks, and compelling narratives Strong collaboration skills across creative, strategy, and performance teams A growth mindset, a strong network, and the instinct to spot opportunity — and close it About Pixly Pixly is a full-service influencer marketing agency connecting top brands with creators to drive real results. We specialize in high-impact, results-driven partnerships across gaming, D2C, tech, and entertainment. About ACC Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) is a network of culture driving media, marketing, and communications agencies that include Advisory, ACC’s in-house marketing consultancy; MKG, a leading creative and experiential agency; Pink Sparrow, an acc award-winning design and fabrication shop; renowned communications and marketing firm DKC, creative and content shop Hangar Four; Stripe Theory, a data and marketing analytics firm; Pixly, a full-service influencer marketing agency; Trailblaze, a lifestyle communications firm; Ingenuity Group, a talent consultancy; and PMK Entertainment, an entertainment public relations agency. ACC’s clients include a range of Fortune 500 brands, such as Pepsi, Target, Airbnb, BMW, Meta, Google, Delta Air Lines, Dolby, Stanley, T-Mobile, HBO Max, Nike, Netflix, and Paramount+, among others. #J-18808-Ljbffr