Director of Business Development

About FanVestor:

FanVestor is a first-of-its-kind fully built FINRA-regulated equity crowdfunding and engagement platform focused exclusively on providing access for investors and fans to invest in celebrity related businesses and projects. Think of us as StartEngine meets E! Entertainment.

  • Accredited and non-accredited fans can interact with their favorites and participate in equity crowdfunding projects, specialized e-commerce, auctions, sweepstakes, exclusive rewards and charity events on the Fanvestor platforms (iOS, Android, Web-app). Soon introducing the NFT product line.
  • Our team comes from the world of capital markets, technology, and entertainment with 2 IPOs and multiple successful exits. FanVestor’s board comprised of top financial, technology and entertainment executives: former heads of ABC, NewsCorp, E! Entertainment, Warner Brothers, Virgin Records, Citigroup, E&Y, Latham & Watkins and Korea Telecom.

This quarter – we are starting to scale with public campaigns and more in the coming months.

Position: Director, Business Development

Reporting: Global Operations

In summary:

FanVestor, an innovative new platform that allows celebrities and their fans to connect for securities (we are FINRA approved) collectables, e-commerce, charity fundraising, NFT?s, sweepstakes and auctions, is looking for several business development people to build the deal pipeline in each of the following spheres. Sports, e-sports, film, television, music, art, fashion pop culture influencers. The position is located in the Los Angeles office and is a mixture of in the office and virtual days. We would be open to other arrangements if the candidate has very strong ties to any of the above but is not in LA. We are looking for people with a good contact file and can jumpstart the process with people they have already worked with.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the media and entertainment world and have exiting contacts with managers, lawyers, accountants, agents and celebrities from sports, film, tv, music, art, fashion, e-sports.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

  • Comp (DOE): Salary is a base plus commission and bonuses for exceeding goals. we also offer stock option/equity participation @ FanVestor
  • Casual work environment; Fun team outings (BBQs, happy hours, etc.)
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Flexible vacation & sick policy

OFFICE LOCATION:

  • Los Angeles / During the COVID: remote with some in person meetings

FanVestor is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Account management: 3 years (Required)
  • Business development: 3 years (Required)
  • Media and Entertainment: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

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