Influencer Marketing Manager - Marc Jacobs Fragrance & Beauty

Influencer Marketing Manager - Marc Jacobs Fragrance & Beauty

MANAGER, INFLUENCER MARKETING/PR

LUXURY MARKETING – NEW YORK, NEW YORK

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

The Manager, Influencer Marketing/PR role at Coty offers exposure to luxury brands and impact shaping US press and influencer work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Manger, you will report to our Senior Manager of Influencer Marketing/Public Relations and support the team in the development and execution of US press and influencer strategies for a portfolio of fragrance and makeup brands (Marc Jacobs Fragrances and Makeup) to maximize social content, press coverage and positive consumer engagement. The Manager will help shape and execute 360° programs that maximize brand awareness, consideration, and demand—spanning paid and earned influencer initiatives, press outreach and event execution. Additionally, they will support the team in budget management, external agency management, as well as the creation of strategic activation evaluations and recaps.

The Manager, PR & Influencer Marketing should excel at managing multiple priorities, staying highly organized, and approaching work proactively with a positive, collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is an engaged social media consumer with strong writing skills, deep interest in beauty—specficially makeup and fragrance —and a passion for influencer marketing and public relations. They are an effective communicator who enjoys building relationships with creators, beauty editors, and VIPs. Experience with luxury makeup and fragrance brands is a strong plus.

Your main focus:

• Influencer Management & Execution:

• Lead in the creation, management and execution of US influencer paid campaigns and unpaid activations to secure extensive social coverage and awareness across a variety of social platforms in the US market

• Maintain an understanding of the overall influencer landscape and functionality related to each social media platform; research and stay up-to-date on top tier influencer brand partnerships and monitor competitive partnerships regularly; share updates to Leadership as requested

• Manage external agencies on the execution of influencer initiatives, developing content briefings and contract negotiations to ensure strategic and executional excellence

• Support planning and execution of local and global events, tastemaker partnerships, sponsorships, and in‑market activations

• Oversee purchase order process for timely payments of agencies, influencer partners and contracted vendors

• Press Management & Execution:

• Assist in developing the US editorial strategy to help secure earned features, product placements, and brand storytelling moments

• Originate and execute pitches relating to brand news, innovations, trends and seasonal angles to key beauty editors and writers

• Manage creation and distribution of press materials, including press releases, fact sheets, media alerts, and Q&A documents

• Manage day‑to‑day press requests, including sample sends, image requests, product information, and expert commentary

• Develop and maintain strong editorial relationships to support ongoing earned press coverage

• PR & Influencer Reporting, Analysis & Recommendations

• Oversee all PR and influencer reporting, including press coverage tracking, influencer performance monitoring, and recap development across platforms such as Traackr, DMR, and supplemental tools

• Analyze press and influencer activations to identify key insights, trends, and optimization opportunities that inform broader brand strategies

• Maintain and update trackers for pending requests, coverage status, influencer deliverables, and content performance to ensure real‑time visibility across programs

• Support the development of strategic recommendations that strengthen earned media impact, refine influencer partnerships, and enhance 360° campaign performance

• Maintain up-to-date media and influencer contact lists

• Business Processes & Operations

• Assist in managing detailed brand budgets across influencer, press, and event programs

• Oversee purchase orders, timely processing of invoices, and payments for agencies, influencer partners, and vendors

• Manage forecasts and product orders using SAP/Ariba and coordinate with local IM and cross‑functional teams

• Manage product closet inventory with accuracy, organization, and allocation strategy

• Ensure smooth operational flow between teams by maintaining organized documentation and efficient internal processes

• Team Support & Communication

• Act as a liaison with Global Influencer Marketing, US/Global Marketing, Digital, Media, E‑Comm, and agency partners to support 360° communications

• Collaborate across the PR/IM team on cross‑portfolio initiatives, including desksides, award submissions, and press moments

• Communicate clearly and professionally on behalf of the department and uphold Coty’s luxury brand standards

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

The team consists of a Manager working closely together with Senior Managers, Directors and Senior Directors across Luxury US Influencer Marketing & PR, as well as several departments such as Marketing, Global IM/PR, Mailroom and Product Development. The environment is fast-paced, supportive, and highly cross-functional, with a strong culture of teamwork, problem-solving, and shared wins.

QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• 4-year Undergraduate Degree in Communications or Related Field

• 3+ years of Public Relations, Influencer Marketing, Event Planning and/or related experience, particularly in the makeup space

• Experience in event management and execution

• Experience managing influencer campaigns

• Interest in the Beauty, Public Relations and Influencer Marketing industries

• Based in or near NYC

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset while demonstrating adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness; special skills required:

• Strategic - Planning, adaptation, administration, facilitation, creativity, problem analysis, understanding timelines, cultural awareness, business intelligence, inspiration, collaboration, industry knowledge, detail oriented, organized

• Business - monitoring, product knowledge, account administration, automated office systems, multi-tasking, follow-through, analytical, quantitative, organizational, detail-oriented, time management

• Creativity and Innovation - Creativity, savvy, originality, brand understanding

• Leadership and Personal - Motivating others, initiative, communication, engaged, integrity, dependability, flexibility, agility, tenacity, passion, resourceful, proactive, positive

Desirable:

• Experience working with beauty or lifestyle brands; prestige/luxury makeup & fragrance brand experience preferred

• Genuine interest in Marc Jacobs Fragrances and Beauty, including their brand worlds, aesthetics, and consumer communities

• Existing influencer and agent relationships

• Existing beauty editor relationships and strong understanding of the editorial landscape

OUR BENEFITS

As our Manager, this is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

• Base Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000K

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule.

• Employee discounts across Coty’s luxury portfolio.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Our recruiter will contact you.

2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.

3. A first online/in-person interview

4. A second interview

5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to creating a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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