Influencer Manager

Chain Reaction; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Dubai is seeking an Influencer Manager to optimize influencer partnerships and campaigns. This role requires strong negotiation and communication skills along with experience in managing data-driven influencer strategies across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of agency experience and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related fields.

Benefits

Continuous growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Focus on well-being and health

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing influencer campaigns in an agency.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and influencer landscape.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus for MENA markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop influencer marketing strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Identify and recruit suitable influencers across various platforms.
• Oversee campaign execution from briefing to reporting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Data-driven mindset

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related

Tools

Upfluence

Aspire

Tagger

Job description

Overview

Chain Reaction is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in GCC and Levant. We develop bespoke digital strategies to help our clients achieve their growth goals, bringing together online marketing techniques including Online Advertising, SEO, Content Marketing, Social Media, Influencer Marketing, and more.

Chain Reaction is looking for an Influencer Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing influencer partnerships and campaigns that align with clients’ brand identities and marketing objectives. The role combines creativity with data-driven strategy to identify and collaborate with the right influencers, negotiate partnerships, and oversee the successful execution of campaigns across various social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement influencer marketing strategies aligned with clients’ objectives and target audiences.
• Identify, vet, and recruit suitable influencers (nano, micro, macro, celebrity) across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and others.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers, talent agencies, and other partners.
• Negotiate contracts, deliverables, timelines, and compensation with influencers.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality, on-brand content.
• Manage campaign execution from briefing to reporting, ensuring deadlines, KPIs, and budgets are met.
• Track and analyze influencer performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Stay up-to-date with influencer trends, platform updates, and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., content, media, client servicing) to integrate influencer marketing into broader campaigns.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience managing influencer campaigns, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, influencer landscape, and digital marketing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using tools for influencer discovery, campaign management, and reporting (e.g., Upfluence, Aspire, Tagger).
• Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus if the focus is on MENA markets).

Benefits

Joining our team ensures that your opinions matter, providing you with a platform to express yourself. You will experience continuous growth, and learning opportunities, and be empowered to push your limits. We are dedicated to fostering a positive environment that prioritizes your well-being and health. Collaborate with a strong and supportive team that is committed to motivating you both in your personal and professional journey.