Who we are and what we do
Contra is building the world’s first professional network for independent creatives and the companies that hire them. We are commission-free, global, and focused on enabling the future of flexible work. Alongside our network and marketplace, we’re launching new product lines including Contra for Companies, Contra Ads Network, and Creative RLHF & Evaluation Services for AI labs and creative-tool companies.
We've raised over $51M from leading investors like NEA, Unusual Ventures, and Cowboy Ventures - and we're just getting started.
About the role:
This is a senior, high-ownership sales role for experienced sellers who know how to close complex, custom deals. You’ll own enterprise-level partnerships focused on performance-driven UGC and content programs, working directly with marketing and leadership teams at high-growth companies.
This is not a transactional AE role. You are expected to run consultative discovery, design custom solutions, and close large, multi-month engagements.
What You’ll Do
- Own the full sales cycle for partnerships and UGC programs, from first conversation through close and expansion
- Lead consultative discovery conversations to deeply understand customer goals, challenges, and constraints
- Design custom partnership and UGC solutions tailored to each customer’s needs rather than selling one-size-fits-all packages
- Sell into enterprise working with marketing, growth, partnerships, and leadership teams
- Act as a strategic partner to customers, advising on UGC strategy, content distribution, performance outcomes, and long-term programs
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to scope, price, and deliver high-impact partnership solutions
- Build long-term relationships that lead to renewals, upsells, and multi-program engagements
- Consistently hit and exceed revenue targets in a high-ownership role
Who You Are
- Highly consultative and customer-centric, with a natural ability to uncover real problems and propose thoughtful solutions
- Comfortable selling complex, custom offerings rather than transactional products
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Strategic, but also execution-oriented and accountable to results
- Energized by building something new and helping shape how partnerships and UGC are sold
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, or account executive roles
- Experience owning and closing complex deals with $200k+ ACV
- Prior experience in one or more of the following:
- Performance marketing
- Ad agencies
- UGC or creator agencies
- Proven track record of closing enterprise or large mid-market deals
- Strong understanding of UGC, content marketing, and modern distribution channels
- Experience selling services, programs, or solutions rather than purely SaaS products
Nice to Have
- Experience selling into marketing, growth, or partnerships teams
- Familiarity with creator ecosystems, community-driven growth, or content-led acquisition
- Experience structuring multi-month or annual partnership agreements
Other:
- Based in NYC, USA
- Fully in person/office (Williamsburg) - 5x per week
- Competitive base salary plus aggressive commission structure
- High-impact role with ownership and visibility
- Opportunity to help define and scale a core revenue motion
Total Comp:
- Salary: $250k+ total
- Base: $125k + commission (uncapped)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- 401k Matching
- We will provide you with a company laptop on your start date
Interview Process
- Interview with the Recruiting Team (30 minutes)
- Interview with Hiring Manager (40 minutes)
- Paid Case Study + Presentation (45 minutes)
Note: Contra communicates with applicants through @contra.com domains only. We never ask for money from potential employees. For the latest job postings, visit Contra Careers.
What We Do
Contra allows anyone to work for themselves and gives clients the ability to hire the best freelance talent
