Sr. Manager, Influencer and Social

Gurnee, IL (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end influencer and social strategy with KPI ownership and a leadership scope across cross-functional teams.

  • Own influencer/creator programs and integrated campaigns across social, content, and paid media.
  • Must-have: 6+ years leading influencer/social programs (CPG preferred).
  • Standout: Leadership of a cross-functional team and AI-enabled workflows.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own influencer and social strategy with KPIs and accountability for success.
  • Oversee influencer vetting, negotiation, and contracting.
  • Lead high-quality social content creation aligned with brand guidelines.
  • Plan and execute integrated campaigns across social, content, influencers, and paid ads.
  • Support Community Manager in monitoring channels and engaging followers.
  • Use data-driven insights to track metrics and optimize strategies.
  • Lead and mentor a team to ensure cross-channel execution.
  • Identify and implement AI/tools to streamline workflows and insights.

Requirements

  • 6+ years leading influencer marketing and organic/paid social, preferably in CPG.
  • Proven experience delivering end-to-end influencer programs from strategy to execution.
  • Strong creative judgment with a performance mindset translating data into storytelling.
  • Senior-level ownership to drive work end-to-end with minimal oversight.
  • Strong people and cross-functional leadership building trust across functions.
  • Deep understanding of major social platforms, tools, and analytics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication to inform content and narratives.
  • Experience managing budgets and external partners with clear briefs and accountability.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
  • Bachelor\'s degree in marketing or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Preferred

  • CPG industry experience (preferred)
  • Proven track record of driving measurable ROI from influencer campaigns (preferred)

Benefits

  • Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
  • 401K company match
  • Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Annual fitness stipend
  • Unmatched employee discount on all products
  • Summer Hours
  • LinkedIn learning membership

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