Group Director, Influencer & Marketing-Temporary Worker

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Influencer and Marketing functions for one of our global accounts.
• Own relationships with internal stakeholders (account team, sister agencies, etc.) to ensure your team is delivering the highest quality strategy recommendations and work.
• Design systems, tools and processes that will help your team operate more efficiently and effectively, using the broader Dentsu Creative vision.
• Troubleshoot and provide counsel for contracting or content issues that could negatively impact our team or clients.
• Own responsibility for compliance (legal, FTC, client requirements, etc.) for your accounts.
• Lead and manage influencer marketing new business proposals and pitches, develop strategies and recommendations.
• Utilize provided systems to track revenue and spot opportunities for increased efficiencies and business growth.
• Champion the influencer marketing team as a representative in broader Dentsu meetings and new business pitches.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for meeting financial goals for your team.
• Partner with your VP and other team leadership to set the strategic vision for your team and accounts.
• Act as a conduit between the influencer marketing team and Dentsu Creative colleagues to grow our presence.
• Manage individuals at multiple levels and report financial success, challenges, and opportunities to leadership, developing strategies to drive growth.

Requirements

• 7-10 years' applicable experience, with agency experience preferred.
• 5+ years account lead experience maintaining positive relationships, delivering strategic counsel, and troubleshooting client and internal issues.
• 5+ years in the social/digital space and influencer marketing.
• Knowledge of sound influencer contracting terms and conditions.
• Experience managing a multi-member team across a broad book of business.
• Knowledge of influencer marketing platforms and key performance metrics for paid/earned/owned media and analytics.
• Prior experience with influencer management platforms such as Creator IQ, Captiv8, or similar.
• Knowledge of paid media best practices.
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to grow business.
• A team and people-focused attitude.
• Comfort in a remote working environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with influencer management platforms such as Creator IQ, Captiv8, or similar.
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce or other CRM.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in influencer marketing, social/digital space, and account leadership.
• Experience managing teams and client relationships.
• Knowledge of influencer marketing platforms and paid media practices.

Benefits & Perks

• Hourly pay range of $65.38 - $105.60, based on experience and skills.
• Paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy.
• Accrued safe and sick time.
• Position is temporary and not eligible for additional benefits or compensation.