Senior Relationships Manager

1000heads • Chicago, IL

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Relationships Manager will lead influencer strategy and relationship management across technology and telecommunications clients. The role works closely with Accounts, Strategy, Creative, and Insights teams to deliver high-impact, social-first campaigns. It requires experience in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and campaign execution, as well as the ability to manage relationships at scale while maintaining cultural relevance and authenticity.

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in the office. The employee must reside within commuting distance of a 1000heads U.S. office in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami.

Requirements

• Four to six years of account handling or influencer management experience.
• Strong understanding of the influencer and creator landscape across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Proficiency with social platform and creator tools, such as CreatorIQ.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to understand complex information and apply a problem-solving approach.
• Results-focused, with a tenacious approach to delivery and high standards for quality and organization.
• Ability to work calmly, efficiently, and professionally under pressure.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and maturity.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Passionate, energetic, and confident.
• Team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami office.
• Available to work in the office two days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Agency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead influencer strategy for campaigns, including profiling, creator selection, and engagement approach.
• Identify, vet, and build authentic relationships with influencers and creators across platforms.
• Oversee briefing, content development, and approvals to align work with client objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end influencer campaign execution, including content production, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead event and activation planning, including creator participation, logistics, and on-site execution when required.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time, on brief, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate reporting, including performance tracking and campaign analysis.
• Ensure third-party costs are approved and managed within budget.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous time-off package, including the last week of the year.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement investment options with employer match after year one.
• Gym stipend.
• Professional development stipend.
• Monthly Culture Club activities, such as sports, games, and happy hours.
• DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.
• Commute and parking benefits.
• Wellness program focused on mental, physical, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

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