Senior Director - Influencer Marketing and Partnerships

About the Role

A prestigious global beauty marketing agency is seeking a Senior Advocacy & Partnerships Director to helm one of its fastest-rising influencer and advocacy divisions in North America. This position offers the chance for a commercially astute leader to guide strategic initiatives for a prominent client roster, boost business development, mentor talented teams, and forge meaningful industry relations. This is a temporary role based in New York City with hybrid onsite working and a strong possibility of transitioning to permanent employment after a minimum of eight months. The salary can reach up to $130,000 annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth and commercial success for the agency’s advocacy and partnerships segment, enhancing revenue, client retention, operational efficiency, and profitability across leading beauty and wellness clients.
• Act as a senior strategic advisor by crafting integrated influencer marketing, advocacy, and partnership approaches, identifying avenues to extend service offerings and achieve tangible commercial outcomes.
• Establish and nurture outstanding relationships with creators, talent agencies, brand marketers, industry partners, and key players, overseeing negotiations of high-value collaborations and ensuring excellent client service.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team by setting strategic direction, managing campaign quality, fostering innovative approaches, and cultivating a collaborative culture focused on excellence.

Candidate Profile

• Proven senior leadership background within influencer marketing, social media, integrated communications, PR, or creative agency environments.
• Successful track record managing large-scale influencer initiatives, expanding client engagements, delivering commercial gains, and leading dynamic teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of influencer partnerships, creator marketing, social media platforms, integrated marketing communications, and emerging digital trends.
• Established network within talent agencies, creators, influencers, beauty brands, and the broader influencer ecosystem across North America.
• Exceptional strategic acumen, commercial insight, negotiation expertise, executive presence, and relationship-building abilities with clients and internal teams.

Additional Information

Monday Talent values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages candidates passionate about their work and eager to learn to apply, regardless of whether they meet every listed qualification. The agency collaborates with partners committed to fostering inclusive workplaces.