Business Development Lead

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr AC Lion