Sr. Manager, Client Strategy at Collectively | New York City, NY | $98K/yr – $110K/yr

Collectively

Sr. Manager, Client Strategy

New York City, NY (Remote)

$98K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end RFP response process, shaping strategy and recommendations from intake through client-ready delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams, budgets, and staffing to win influencer-led campaigns.

RFP & Proposal Strategy: Drive intake, research, and ideation to craft influencer-focused responses and campaign concepts aligned with client goals.
Cross-Functional Delivery: Lead timelines, staff plans, client communications, and collaboration across operations, creative, and leadership to ensure coherent, compelling submissions.
Innovation & POVs: Include trend spotting and platform opportunities (e.g., podcasts, TikTok) to strengthen briefs and provide strategic depth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Program + Partnership Development (RFPs/Briefings)
Lead the approach to proposal development or response to briefs at Collectively,
including:
Brief Intake & Research:
Digest and understand client RFPs/briefs
Conduct and synthesize relevant research & insights to shape strategy recommendations
Synthesize or draw on key trends and information from a variety of sources, including internal data, to inform conversations and RFP/brief responses
Ensure historic account or agency-wide performance data and current trends/best practices are considered
Strategy & Ideation
Ideate RFP response with your account leader
Develop and articulate influencer campaign and creator strategies (via outlines & slides) based on RFP/brief goals, incorporating best practices and agency benchmarks
Curate a range of influencer campaign elements or services from Collectively
Frame agency partnership/account management approaches

Requirements

Candidate must be located on the East Coast or in the Central Time Zone. (New York Metro Area a plus)
At least 5 years of direct experience in influencer marketing at an agency
Both left and right-brain thinkers, equally comfortable with data and creative thinking
Independent, critical thinker; comfortable putting ideas backed by rationale and V1s out there, then getting steers from colleagues and clients to refine the work
Exceptional client servicing skills and instincts; loves to develop strong relationships with clients
Strong organization skills with attention to detail and excellent follow-through
Great communication skills—both internally and externally, written and verbal
Ability to work efficiently across a variety of tasks and manage time appropriately for projects
Thrives in the “undefined” and enjoys fast-changing, fast-paced working environments
Collaborative working style with positive attitude and enthusiasm for making great work happen!

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Supplemental Insurances
401k Matching
Monthly Work from Home Stipend
Remote-First
Flex Fridays
Step Up Recognition Program
Collectively Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Virtual & In-Person Events
Generous Allotment of Sick Days

Collectively

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Collectively—part of the Brandtech Group (formerly You & Mr Jones)—is a values-centered global social influence company providing our clients with the most sophisticated influencer marketing programs and the best tools, talent, and ideas for any social initiative. We combine the best technology of any SaaS platform with a high-touch, strategy-led services approach. We partner with forward-thinking brands in technology, fashion, retail, gaming, entertainment, consumer goods, and more to build deeply integrated social activation strategies that drive relevance, awareness, and sales. Our work has been recognized by top publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Digiday, AdAge, and Business INSIDER, among others. We’ve also earned Effie, Webby, Glossy, IMA Fast Company, and OMMA awards for our programs. Collectively is known across the industry as the partner who delivers the most creative, strategic, and effective programs, with the most sophisticated analysis and paid social offerings. But most importantly, we’re known to be genuinely committed partners to our clients, many of whom have worked with us for multiple years. We aspire to continue to provide an excellent workplace for our teams while delivering the industry’s most ambitious and thoughtful influencer collaborations. In 2020, we were named by Built In Bay Area as one of the Best Small Companies to work for.

Founded in 2013

New York, New York, USA

200 employees (103 in marketing)

www.collectivelyinc.com

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