group manager, Influencers

Starbucks Coffee Company • Seattle, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The group manager of Influencers is a visionary leader who shapes how our brand shows up in culture through meaningful creator and talent partnerships. This role sits at the intersection of creativity, community, and strategy—guiding a high‑performing team to build authentic, long‑lasting relationships with creators who inspire connection and trust. The group manager will elevate our influencer partnerships from executions to experiences that spark conversation, drive engagement, and build brand love.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in influencer marketing, talent relations, or social media strategy
• Proven experience building and leading teams, as well as large-scale programs
• A proven track record of building impactful influencer strategies that resonate with audiences and drive business outcomes
• Deep passion for creator culture, social platforms, content trends, and the power of community‑driven storytelling
• Strong, empathetic leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence cross‑functional partners
• Experience with contracts, negotiations, and legal reviews
• Strategic and analytical mindset, with comfort translating data into compelling narratives and decisions
• Excellent communication skills and experience navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Passion for coffee, culture, and community

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a forward‑looking influencer marketing strategy that strengthens brand voice and fuels cultural relevance
• Build, coach, and empower a team of leaders, fostering creativity, inclusivity, and continuous growth
• Cultivate deep, authentic relationships with creators—identifying partnerships that align with our values and storytelling ambitions
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to bring integrated, creator‑led ideas to life
• Establish clear success metrics and transform performance insights into learning, optimization, and innovation
• Guide planning and investment across influencer initiatives, ensuring thoughtful stewardship of budget and resources
• Stay deeply connected to creator culture, platform evolution, and emerging trends to help the brand lead, not follow

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• short-term and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• family expansion reimbursement
• paid vacation from date of hire
• sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• eight paid holidays
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• student loan management resources
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed