Director, Global Influencer Marketing & PR

La Grange, IL (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own global influencer and PR scale for beauty brands across markets, orchestrating partnerships, events, EMV, and press narrative with tight cross-functional alignment and clear ROI.

  • Growth ownership: Global influencer strategy, partnerships, and creator pool across regions.
  • PR & events: Collaborate with agencies, plan global events, and secure placements for launches.
  • Measurement & optimization: EMV, ROI, and KPI reporting driving optimizations across paid and organic programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a scalable global influencer strategy that accelerates growth in new international markets
  • Lead collaboration with international PR agencies to expand reach, secure placements, and manage market-specific challenges
  • Identify and onboard high-potential brand ambassadors for paid partnerships across regions, ensuring alignment with brand values and launch priorities
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute global events, launch parties, and creator activations that amplify product stories across markets
  • Scale and optimize the organic seeding program in each market to generate earned media value (EMV) and high-quality UGC
  • Ensure timely and accurate product information, assets, and launches to creators and press
  • Work with the Operations team to manage shipment fulfillment, tracking, and monthly shipment dashboards
  • Monitor inventory, lead times, and regional differences to ensure timely delivery for campaigns and events
  • Manage press coverage and key PR moments; cultivate relationships with editors, journalists, and media partners across regions
  • Provide comprehensive monthly recaps and performance reports for leadership, with insights and recommended optimizations

Requirements

  • 6+ years in influencer marketing, brand partnerships, or global communications with leadership responsibilities
  • Proven track record driving influencer programs in multiple international markets, preferably within beauty, skincare, or cosmetics
  • Demonstrated impact on EMV, ROI, brand awareness, and revenue through global activations
  • Strong ability to translate business goals into actionable global influencer strategies and roadmaps
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholder expectations
  • Excellent negotiation, contract management, and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency with influencer marketing platforms, analytics, attribution models, and media value measurement
  • Proven experience leading both influencer marketing and public relations programs within the beauty, skincare, or cosmetics industry
  • Strong understanding of media relations, earned media strategy, press event execution, and PR measurement
  • Established relationships with beauty, lifestyle, and consumer media outlets, editors, and industry tastemakers

Preferred

  • Experience in beauty, skincare, or cosmetics markets
  • Proven track record in managing global influencer programs across multiple international markets
  • Established relationships with beauty, lifestyle, and consumer media outlets and editors
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholder expectations
  • Proficiency with influencer marketing platforms, analytics, attribution models, and media value measurement

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness Benefits - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available
  • Employer paid long-term and short-term disability
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Work-Life Balance - Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days
  • Twelve paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day
  • Financial Security - Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Monthly technology allowance
  • Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

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