Senior Influencer Manager

We Are Social•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We Are Social is looking for a Senior Influencer Manager to help continue to define and implement influencer relationships and brand partnerships. The qualified candidate will be responsible for building talent strategies that drive measurable impact, mentoring a high-performing team, and navigating complex negotiations with precision. We Are Social is a creative agency powered by social connections, thriving on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. They call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and have played a part in culturally relevant campaigns for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

Requirements

5+ years of Influencer and/or Talent Management experience
Proven track record in managing full-cycle talent campaigns from sourcing to production
In depth knowledge of the Talent and Partnership landscape
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management skills with experience managing multiple projects while overseeing campaigns lead by junior team members
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with internal and external partners
Loves networking and comfortable working influencer events which may include some weekend work

Nice To Haves

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute specific campaign workstreams by acting as the primary point person, ensuring all influencer initiatives align with client objectives and WAS standards
Be one of our client-facing team members who can speak about all aspects of influencer marketing from comprehensive briefs to detailed campaign reports that clearly articulate value and results
Collaborate with the cross functional team members to create and coordinate ‘big picture’ marketing strategies that work across different channels
Attend relevant networking events and build strong business connections and grow new partnerships with influencers, talent agencies, and management companies
Track emerging trends, technologies, celebrities & influencers to continuously present recommendations to the team on how to stay on the pulse with upcoming talent
Mentor and provide continuous feedback to junior team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and high-level executional excellence
Nurture long-term partnerships with influencers and talent agents, pitching collaboration opportunities and onboarding partners with a focus on rapport and professional excellence
Navigate complex project hurdles and manage misunderstandings in a professional solution oriented manner
Manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, while delegating tasks across junior team members making sure all deliverables are met
Identify opportunities for the team to stream-line processes using AI platforms while ensuring to meet teams standards for quality insurance and client expectations

Benefits

Passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide
Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week during the summer and over the holidays
Agency summer days
Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
Dogs allowed, dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
Regular team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations
Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
Focus on developing and recruiting BIMPOC Talent
Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist, guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.