Influencer Partnerships Manager (f/m/d)

Awin AG seeks an Influencer Partnerships Manager to lead strategy and execution for enterprise influencer programs, ensuring measurable business impact for clients.

This position is responsible for directing the strategy, performance, and operational execution of influencer and influencer-affiliate initiatives for high-growth and enterprise brands. The manager acts as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring that all influencer activities deliver clear, measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned influencer and affiliate programs, from initial strategy through to final execution.
• Create long-term strategic roadmaps that align directly with client objectives and key performance indicators.
• Drive optimization efforts, including forecasting performance and holding teams accountable for results.
• Act as the main point of contact for daily client communications and relationship management.
• Conduct regular client calls, performance reviews, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Handle client escalations promptly to maintain high service standards.
• Oversee program operations to ensure consistency, scalability, and quality across all initiatives.
• Provide strategic mentorship and feedback to Associate Managers and Specialists.
• Ensure all programs adhere to contractual terms and meet established performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate with Affiliate Account Management to integrate influencer strategies with broader affiliate efforts.
• Partner with Operations and Product teams to enhance workflows, tools, and measurement capabilities.
• Work with internal Marketing teams to support integrated brand campaigns.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or brand partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex or enterprise-level programs.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with influencer platforms such as CreatorIQ, Captiv8, or Aspire, and sub-networks like LTK, ShopMy, or MagicLinks.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working within an agency, affiliate network, or brand-side influencer team.

What the company offers

• A four-day Flexi-Week, featuring one lighter or completely disconnected day per week at full pay.
• A hybrid work model designed to balance collaboration, trust, and autonomy.
• A monthly allowance to help cover part of running costs.
• A furniture package to support setting up a comfortable home workspace.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, along with life insurance protection.
• 100% covered premiums for health, dental, and vision for the employee.
• Regular contributions to a 401(k) plan for long-term retirement savings.
• Competitive personal time off, sick days, and paid special leaves.
• Maternity and paternity leave for expecting parents.
• Learning and development opportunities via Awin Academy.
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs.

About the company

Awin AG fosters an international culture that prioritizes mental health and wellbeing. The company values a collaborative environment that supports employee autonomy and professional growth.

• Prioritizes mental health and wellbeing.
• Offers an international culture.