This role is critical to the success of the influencer team, serving as a client lead with ownership of strategy and confident execution. You will oversee influencer campaigns end‑to‑end with limited oversight, lead creative brainstorms, and guide strategic direction to meet client goals. You’ll also manage and develop junior team members in a collaborative, people‑first environment with strong growth opportunities.
Key Accountabilities:
Serve as the primary day‑to‑day client contact for influencer marketing initiatives
Develop, present, and optimize influencer strategies across clients and categories
Forecast campaign impact and KPIs, tying performance to business outcomes
Review and guide creative concepts, messaging, and ongoing optimization
Manage and mentor junior team members, supporting development and growth planning
Support influencer negotiations, contracting, and legal coordination
Oversee budgets, invoicing, quality control, and compliance (including FTC guidelines)
Analyze performance data and report on progress against client revenue goals
Identify process improvements and organic growth opportunities
Collaborate cross‑functionally across Dentsu and support new business efforts as needed
Person Specification:
3 years minimum relevant agency experience
Proven influencer marketing and project management experience
Hands‑on experience with platforms such as CreatorIQ, Captiv8, or similar
Experience managing teams, budgets, and contracts
Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously with attention to detail
Growth‑minded, collaborative, and accountable leadership style
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Additional Information
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in‑person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $94,875 - $95,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
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