Influencer Marketing Manager

Influencer Marketing Manager

New York or Utah
About the Role

Lola Blankets is a fast-growing comfort and lifestyle brand on a mission to make the world a cozier place. We are seeking an Influencer Marketing Manager to lead and optimize the brand's reach. This role involves strategic management of influencer identification, recruitment, contracting, onboarding, and compensation–in addition to being a thought leader for Lola's digital marketing efforts broadly. You will work closely with the creative and marketing teams to elevate the brand's influencer marketing strategy. Lola Blankets is a small but growing team – giving lots of opportunity to plug in across functions and grow with the company.
Core Responsibilities

Own Lola's paid influencer partnerships, leading in sales calendar, identification, outreach/recruitment, contracting, onboarding, and compensation using the influencer CRM
Manage affiliate platforms, and work alongside our Performance Marketing Team and Community Manager (for e.g.: ShopMy & LTK campaigns)
Own influencer contracts & negotiations, partnering with legal to make sure creators are FTC compliant
Work closely with Performance Marketing to find & source influencers who can create dedicated whitelist content
Set and track social media key performance indicators (KPIs) for influencer marketing - emphasis on dividing campaigns by brand awareness & sales driving campaigns
Work closely with Influencer & Social Director on influencer collaboration product strategy and PR
Be the main point of contact for all influencers and focus on building relationships with creators (communicate via DMs, email, etc)
Work with Senior Community & Ambassador Manager on gifting creators
Organize influencer PR events (3-5 per year)
Work with external vendors to create high caliber influencer & PR package
Act as a thought leader for paid digital marketing broadly, including platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok
This role will report to the Director of Influencer & Social. It will be hybrid with 3 days per week in either our NYC or Utah office.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
4+ years of experience in influencer marketing, with a focus on campaign management and strategy development
Experience managing a team
Strong creative and critical thinking skills, and a proven track record of successful influencer campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement, and sales
Experience working with paid advertising teams and working with influencers across a variety media platforms: IG, FB, TikTok, Podcast marketing, etc.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, influencer marketing trends, and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with influencers and internal stakeholders
Analytical mindset with the ability to define and track KPIs, providing data-driven insights and recommendations
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proactive and creative problem-solver, with a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends
What We Offer

Competitive base salary and annual bonus based on company and individual performance
21 days paid vacation + all federal holidays (except parts of Thanksgiving )
Full health benefits (health, dental, vision, mental)
16 weeks paid birth parent leave; 8 weeks non-birth parent leave
55% off Lola Blankets for friends and family
Opportunities for career growth within Lola Blankets