Head of Sales

About Manifest Financial, Inc.

Manifest Financial offers tailored financial solutions designed specifically for entrepreneurs and the platforms they use. Operating as a B2B2C platform, Manifest addresses the business banking needs of creators and micro-businesses, with a focus on simplifying financial challenges and boosting engagement within the creator economy. Our mission is to empower creators and their platforms by solving financial pain points and enabling thriving, engaged communities.

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive and results-driven Head of Sales to our sales & partnership strategy to forge key relationships and drive revenue growth within the creator ecosystem. This is a high-impact role where you will be responsible for building relationships with creator platforms, ensuring their success onboarding to Manifest and scaling our presence across key industry leaders. 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deeply connected to the creator business & operations community and thrives in fast-paced environments. With a strong background in sales & partnerships, fintech and business development, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving Manifest’s adoption among creators and platforms.

Sales Leadership and Business Development

• Develop and execute scalable sales & partnership strategies aligned with Manifest’s growth objectives. Own the sales pipeline from partner identifications to mid-funnel and through close, managing leads through nurturing, presentations and finalizing deals.
• Conduct market research to tailor pitches, refine business cases and customize communication for prospects.
• Lead product demonstrations, client training sessions and key partnership engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, creator agencies and stakeholders within the creator economy.
• Leverage and build a network to establish Manifest as the go-to solution for creators’ business banking needs.

Relationship Management & Collaboration Strategy

• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing their needs and fostering long-term collaboration.
• Provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status and market feedback to cross functional teams and senior management.
• Collaborate with internal teams (product, marketing, legal and operations) to ensure seamless integration of partner solutions and campaigns.
• Co-develop co-marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives with partners, aligning goals with product development and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Experience: 7+ years of success in sales or business development roles within the creator economy, payments services or fintech industries. Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth. Deep and expansive understanding of creating platforms, emerging technology, banking/payment solutions and the fintech ecosystem (experience with platforms like Stripe, Marqeta, Tipalti or similar platforms is highly preferred). 
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in building partnerships with enterprise companies and managing complex sales cycles. Understand and appreciate early-stage companies and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to navigate API integration discussions and technical sales conversations.
• Leadership: Strong experience fostering a collaborative and high performance culture. Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• Skills: Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment. Experience building process and structure where it doesn’t exist. 
• Location: This role is based in Los Angeles. Must be able to travel as needed (less than 25%).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Existing relationships within the creator economy.
• Experience with startup environments or scaling sales teams
• Knowledge of creator-specific financial needs and challenges.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, plus bonus/commission structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (build a team). A dynamic and inclusive work environment with flexible working hours.

Come As You Are:

At Manifest Financial we are passionate about empowering creators through innovative fintech business banking solutions. We recognize that creativity thrives in diverse, inclusive environments, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects this belief. We strive to create a culture where everyone - whether you’re a technology, designer, or visionary- feels valued, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. We encourage open dialogue and strive to serve and understand the vibrant creative community we aim to support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for this role. Personalization and creativity are highly encouraged to showcase how your experience aligns with the specialized requirements of this role.

Note: Use of AI tools to draft your application materials will not be considered. Statements copied from a position description or other reference material will result in loss of consideration for the role. Your responses should reflect your genuine experience and understanding of the role.