Manager, Influencer Marketing

About Ovative Group:Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm transforming how brands grow. We partner with leading names like American Eagle, Best Buy, Domino’s, The Home Depot, Polaris, and UnitedHealth Group to build smarter media and measurement programs that drive real, profitable growth.We don’t just track performance—we redefine it. Powered by our proprietary intelligence platform, EMRge, and our holistic metric Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), we help brands connect revenue, customer, and brand outcomes into one clear picture of success. Our approach to full-funnel strategy, buying, and measurement delivers results that matter—and it’s getting noticed. Our work has been recognized by Digiday, Google, USA Today, Inc. 5000, and Search Engine Land.About the Role:The Influencer Team atOvativeGroup oversees, develops, and implements Influencer strategy workingalong-sideour client teams to create holistic strategy tailored to our clients’ goals. The Manager, Influencer Marketingwill be the driving force behind influencer capabilities from development to execution of strategy; forming partnership with Influencers to promote brand exposure across a variety of platforms to building brand awareness and introducing new customers to our client’s brand.This integral role will focus on building brand love through creator efforts, while building trust with clients and partnering with internal teams to align strategy and measure performance against KPIs.Responsibilities of the Role:Recognized by clients as a trusted day-to-day strategic leader on behalf of the influencer team, providing proactive guidance and a strong point of view across accounts. Anticipate client needs, guide through stakeholder meetings with confidence and minimal supervision, ensuring seamless support and strategic alignment.Work closely with internal partners and leadership to define and iterate onOvative’sstrategic channel roadmap for Influencer MarketingDevelop campaign and long-term Influencer strategy for currentOvativeclients applying solid understanding of client-specific information, from overarching business strategy to industry trends, key products, customer insights, and competitive landscape to inform all content and campaign interactionsSource influencers, fosterpartnerships and opportunitiesand pitch relevant brand opportunitieswith full funnel impact aligning back to key KPI’sEducate influencers on brand and expectations of content and campaigns,exhibitingstrong skills in writing, editing, and proofreading to produce brand safe high-quality, channel-appropriate content for both internal and external audiencesDocument, analyze, andprovidemeaningful insights on campaign performanceDevelop testing and roadmap priorities for clients to iterate, using a test and learn mindsetInform on influencer trends and partnership opportunities continuouslymonitoringcultural conversations, influencer trends, social platformevolutionsand competitor activities to stay aligned with the evolving landscape Manage influencer campaign budgets and contracting, collaborating closely with legal, tax, finance, and corporate communication teams to ensure full alignment with brand standards and company policiesDrive the strategic identification, nurturing, and management of multicultural influencer partnerships to elevate brand relevance and foster deep engagement across diverse communitiesleveragingcultural, community and audience insightsExperience collaborating across key paid media channels to amplify influencer content through boosting and/or affiliate integration Provide thought-leadership and subject matterexpertiseto internal teams during pitch process to win new businessLead and inspire a team of direct reports, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment through hands-on training, mentoring, and coachingQualifications and Skills Required:Deep understanding of the Influencer ecosystem - social media channels, influencers,content, and creators3+ years in an Influencer Marketing role developing and executing strategy and campaignsin an agency or a non-agency setting6+ years of experience within Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, or Social Media StrategyExpertiseand success sourcing, recruiting, onboarding, and negotiating with InfluencersProventrack recordof developing and implementing influencer campaigns with experience collaborating across key paid media channels to amplify influencer content through boosting and/or affiliate integrationMeasurement-minded with a strong understanding of the performance metrics widely used and available data-driven mindset, strong analyticalskillsand experience in tracking relevant metricsExperience with a wide variety activating across social platforms (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, Twitch), 360 campaigns inclusive of experiential and/or alternative talent media touch points Utilizationof Influencer tools and tech platforms (Google Analytics, Sprout Social,CreatorIQor similarinfluencersourcing platforms a plus)This role requires a strong commitment to developing junior team members' skills, encouraging their professional growth, and guiding them in executing high-quality work that aligns with client objectives​Pay Transparency:At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of the total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits.For our Manager positions, including the position of Manager, Influencer Marketing, our compensation range is from $90,000 to $132,000 on an annualized basis, with the potential for an annual bonus of up to 20% of base salary.Working at Ovative Group:We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.At Ovative, culture isn’t a buzzword—it’s the reason we’ve been named a Top Workplace for ten years running. We lead with trust, transparency, and a commitment to doing the hard work others avoid.We offer flexibility. You'll work from our Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York office on set days each week, and an option to work remote on others. Our open floor plan reflects our open communication and flat structure—where interns collaborate with VPs, analysts partner with senior leaders, and our CEO engages with every team member. Together, we create an environment where smart, driven people can do their best work and support one another in the process.We’re equally committed to inclusion and belonging. Ovative fosters a workplace where everyone can participate and thrive—regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or other protected class status. Our benefits and policies reflect that commitment, from inclusive medical leave coverage for same-sex spouses to equitable care and support for all families.Benefits:We strive to hire and retain the best talent by offering fair, competitive compensation, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent health coverage. When the company performs well, we all benefit.Some tangible benefits and amenities we enjoy:Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI  Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teamsGenerous paid vacation policy  401k match program  Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan  Sabbatical program  Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program  Shenanigan’s Day  Additional information can be found at Ovative's Career Page.The details of the benefits are covered by applicable plan documents for group benefits and by company policies where a plan document does not apply.Working at Ovative won’t be easy—but if you like challenging, hard work, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it has the potential to be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you!EEO & Accessibility:Ovative is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace for all. Applicants receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics (e.g., color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity/, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital/ status, familial status, military or veteran’s status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other status protected under applicable law).We provide reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law to qualified applicants and employees with disability, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.If you need assistance or accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at Application Details and Process:Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Ovative is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.Open Until Filled or Otherwise Withdrawn: We encourage interested candidates to apply early. The position will remain open for at least 10 business days from the first day of posting. After this time, if the position has not been filled, the posting will remain open until the position is filled, or until the posting is otherwise closed or withdrawn for business reasons.SummaryLocation: Minneapolis; New YorkType: Full time