Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VAST is a company focused on AI-driven 3D modeling solutions, and they are seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Manager to drive growth in the US market. The role involves developing new business opportunities, building partnerships, and establishing Tripo as a leading AI 3D platform.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities across studios, agencies, creators, and production teams
- Own the lifecycle of Team Pan customers—from initial conversations and onboarding to adoption, expansion, and renewal
- Build trusted relationships with customers and identify opportunities to expand Team Plan adoption through additional seats, new workflows, and deeper engagement
- Conduct customer meetings, studio visits, workshops, and product demos to better understand customer needs and accelerate adoption
- Build and manage partnerships across the creator ecosystem, including creators, studios, online communities, educational organizations, and complementary creative tools
- Launch and grow creator programs, referral initiatives, collaborative campaigns, and community partnerships that drive sustainable user acquisition and engagement
- Identify partnership opportunities that strengthen Tripo's local presence and create long-term value for both users and partners
- Turn strong relationships into scalable growth initiatives rather than one-off collaborations
- Help establish Tripo's presence across the US creative ecosystem through meetups, workshops, showcases, creator gatherings, and industry events
- Represent Tripo at conferences, community events, and partner activities
- Support creator onboarding, partner activation, and local relationship management
- Foster an active local network that strengthens Tripo's reputation and community
- Continuously gather insights from customers, creators, and partners on their workflows, challenges, and emerging needs
- Share market intelligence with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to help shape product direction and go-to-market strategy
- Identify new customer segments, industries, and partnership opportunities to support future growth
Skills
- 2+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, account management, community, customer success, field marketing, or related growth roles
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with a consultative approach to understanding customer needs and connecting them to Tripo's value
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with significant ownership and ambiguity
- Self-driven, resourceful, and excited to build new opportunities from the ground up
- Based in or near Los Angeles, or willing to travel frequently for customer meetings, community events, and industry conferences
- Experience in SaaS, AI, creative software, gaming, 3D, developer tools, or the creator economy is preferred
- Familiarity with 3D creation, game development, digital content production, or creative workflows
- Existing relationships within creator communities, studios, agencies, or the broader creative ecosystem
- Experience working across global teams and multiple time zones
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