**Business Development Manager – Affiliate \& Influencer Partnerships** *Remote (Any part of the Globe, collaborating with US partners)* **Reports to:** Director of Marketing / CEO **About Smickees** Smickees is a creative, fast\-growing lifestyle and learning brand dedicated to bringing joy, imagination, and smart design into everyday life. From fun toys and creative learning tools to lifestyle essentials, Smickees builds brands that connect emotionally with families and communities. We believe in *community\-driven growth* — working hand\-in\-hand with creators, influencers, and affiliate partners who share our passion for storytelling and playful design. **Role Overview** The **Business Development Manager (Affiliate \& Influencer Partnerships)** will lead Smickees’ creator and partnership growth strategy — from sourcing and pitching to closing and nurturing long\-term relationships. You’ll identify and recruit TikTok creators, influencer partners, affiliate websites, and media platforms that can help Smickees amplify its brand presence and drive measurable sales. This role requires a strong mix of **sales mindset, partnership strategy, and influencer marketing knowledge** — perfect for someone who knows how to turn conversations into collaborations and collaborations into conversions. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Sourcing \& Deal Flow Management** ● Build and manage a pipeline of potential affiliates, influencers, and brand partners. ● Research, qualify, and pitch creators — especially TikTok and mom creators — who align with Smickees’ brand and audience. ● Develop relationships with affiliate websites, listicles, and ranking articles for Smickees’ hero products. ● Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and execution of new partnerships. **2\. Closing Deals \& Partnership Growth** ● Lead negotiations and close high\-impact partnership deals that drive awareness and sales. ● Manage influencer content and royalty collaborations for new product launches (Collaborative NPD). ● Close brand ambassador and long\-term content deals with high\-performing partners. ● Develop and maintain a structured CRM/tracker for partnership pipelines and performance. **3\. Affiliate \& Media Partnerships** ● Build relationships with affiliate journalists, writers, and decision\-makers to secure coverage and product placements. ● Plan and manage seasonal product pushes through affiliate and media networks. ● Work closely with the marketing team to align media and influencer efforts with promotional campaigns. **4\. Strategic Collaboration \& Reporting** ● Collaborate with the Creative and Marketing teams on campaign briefs and content calendars. ● Track ROI and performance of influencer and affiliate campaigns. ● Provide data\-driven recommendations for optimization and scaling. ● Identify partnership trends and new growth opportunities in influencer and affiliate marketing. **Qualifications** ● 3–5 years of experience in **Business Development, Influencer Partnerships, or Affiliate Marketing**, ideally in e\-commerce or consumer brands. ● Strong experience in **deal pitching and closing** — from first outreach to signing contracts. ● Familiarity with influencer/affiliate sourcing tools and outreach strategies. ● Excellent communication and negotiation skills, confident in handling international (US\-based) partners. ● Highly organized, goal\-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deals simultaneously. ● Bonus: Experience collaborating with **TikTok creators**, especially in parenting, lifestyle, or learning spaces. **Tools You’ll Likely Use** ● **Influencer Sourcing:** JoinBrands, Collabstr, Aspire.io, Upfluence, Modash, Heepsy, Afluencer ● **Affiliate Tracking:** Impact.com, Refersion, PartnerStack, Everflow ● **CRM \& Outreach:** HubSpot, Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Lemlist, Notion or ClickUp trackers ● **Analytics:** TikTok Creator Marketplace, Social Blade, Google Analytics **Who You Are** ● A confident **relationship builder and deal\-closer**. ● Comfortable working with **creators and moms** who represent our audience on TikTok and social media. ● Creative in finding new ways to drive growth through partnerships. ● Motivated by measurable results — partnerships that translate into product love and sales. **Success Metrics** ● Number of new influencer and affiliate partnerships activated monthly ● Growth in conversions and sales from affiliate/influencer campaigns ● ROI and engagement rates per campaign ● Long\-term retention of key partners **Why Smickees** You’ll join a playful, fast\-moving team that celebrates creativity, community, and the joy of bringing imaginative products to families worldwide. We thrive on collaboration and empower our team to make a real impact — one partnership at a time. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $63,000\.00 \- $80,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person