Influencer Partnerships Manager (f/m/d)

Position Overview The Influencer Partnerships Manager leads the strategy, performance, and execution of influencer and influencer-affiliate programs for enterprise and high-growth brands. You’ll guide influencer strategy, oversee program performance, and serve as a trusted partner to clients—ensuring influencer initiatives drive measurable business impact. This role is ideal for an experienced influencer marketer who thrives in a strategic, client-facing environment and is confident leading client conversations, shaping long-term program direction, and mentoring team members to deliver scalable, high-performing programs. Key Tasks Strategy & Program Leadership Own end-to-end strategy and execution for assigned influencer and influencer-affiliate programs. Develop long-term roadmaps aligned with client goals and KPIs. Lead optimization planning, forecasting, and performance accountability. Client Leadership Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact for assigned accounts. Lead client calls, performance reviews, and QBRs. Manage escalations and ensure a consistently high standard of service. Execution & Quality Oversight Oversee execution across programs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and quality. Provide strategic guidance and feedback to Associate Managers and Specialists. Ensure programs meet contractual obligations and performance benchmarks. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Affiliate Account Management to align influencer strategy with broader affiliate programs. Partner with Operations and Product teams to improve workflows, tooling, and measurement. Work with Marketing teams to support integrated brand initiatives. Team Development Mentor and coach Associate Managers and Specialists. Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and performance development. Help define and evolve team processes, standards, and best practices. Experience & Skills 5+ years of experience in influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or brand partnerships. Proven experience managing complex or enterprise-level programs. Strong strategic, analytical, and presentation skills. Experience with influencer platforms (CreatorIQ, Captiv8, Aspire) and sub-networks (LTK, ShopMy, MagicLinks). Experience within an agency, affiliate network, or brand-side influencer team preferred.