Country Manager - China (Remote)

About Us

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) is the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy. We enable leading brands and agencies to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of social media influencers and content creators. 

We don’t just champion the modern Creator Economy. We pioneered it. Since launching the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006, we have facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. 

Our fully remote workplace welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, promoting an inclusive environment with equal opportunity. As a global company, we have team members in 95 cities across 13 countries around the world. 

Our commitment to our people is reflected in our award-winning company culture. We were recently named a 2024 Top Place to Work for Employee Wellbeing by Ragan. Based on anonymous employee feedback, Comparably has recognized us for our best-in-class work-life balance, senior leadership, and company outlook. 

The Opportunity

We're seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to spearhead our operations in China, contributing to our vision of establishing a distinctive IZEA presence in this crucial market.

As the Country Manager for China, you will not only represent IZEA in the Chinese market but also lead and inspire a team of dedicated professionals. Leveraging your extensive network and expertise in the Chinese brand and agency landscape, you will forge impactful relationships to drive business growth and enhance our market positioning. 

Reporting to the General Manager of Emerging Markets and collaborating closely with internal teams, you will provide guidance and mentorship to ensure the success and development of team members, while also leading the strategic direction of our operations in China.

Your Mission to IZEA:

• Lead a team providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and productive change management to drive business activities to reach IZEA's goals.

• Offer mentorship and empower the team to excel in serving clients, collaborating closely with the General Manager and Global Head of Growth for talent development.

• Develop and implement an effective hiring strategy to attract top talent, ensuring the team is well-equipped to meet business objectives and drive growth in the Chinese market.

• Develop and nurture relationships with key Chinese brands and agencies, serving as the primary point of contact for business partnerships and strategic initiatives.

• Strategically plan and execute sales activities to achieve company objectives, including lead generation, negotiation, and deal closure.

• Network proactively within the Chinese outbound field, attending events and meet-ups to foster industry connections and identify new opportunities.

• Work closely with internal teams, including Client Strategy, Creator Partnership, Business Operations, and Campaign Service, to deliver comprehensive solutions that drive client success.

• Provide ongoing customer support, ensuring client satisfaction and addressing any concerns or challenges in a timely manner.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to inform business strategies and maintain a competitive edge.

What You will bring to IZEA:

• 5+ years of proven success in leadership, with a track record of achieving and exceeding strategic objectives within the media, marketing or influencer industry, preferably within the Chinese cross-border e-commerce, App/Gaming industry.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities, with experience managing teams remotely.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with a focus on driving performance and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong understanding of MarTech/AdTech sales tactics, workflows, and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Why would you want to work here?

The act of hiring is not simply to up the headcount or to fill a seat quickly. When we hire at IZEA, it's to add to our strong existing roster of talent and choose the right individual to impact, collaborate, commit, inspire, and grow alongside our tenured teams. 

We take great pride in creating a positive work environment for all our employees - from our investment in team member ongoing education, to the ability to influence real change across our business - we are dedicated to your long-term growth and success. 

At IZEA, you have an opportunity to make an impact on a global scale. IZEA connects leading brands with creators ranging from TikTok stars to travel bloggers and everyone in-between. We are the pioneers fueling the democratization of information, entertainment, marketing, and commerce. Our platforms fuel the burgeoning Creator Economy, filled with the next generation of artists, poets, filmmakers, photographers, thought leaders, comics, actors, and musicians. What you do here will impact hundreds of thousands of people directly and influence the actions of millions more. 

We provide a modern, virtual workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. IZEA places value on action and results. We seek individuals that thrive in a challenging and fast-evolving work environment. While the company certainly is not a startup, our executives remain active player-coaches -- they roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty by working side-by-side with our team members across all levels of seniority to accomplish our common goals. 

If you are the very best at what you do and seeking an opportunity to attack the "never been done before" with a passionate team of dreamers and doers, we encourage you to apply.

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