Senior Influencer Manager

We Are Social; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Montreal is seeking a Senior Influencer Manager to join their Influence team. This role requires managing client campaigns, building relationships with influencers, and contributing to the agency's growth through innovative campaigns. The ideal candidate is bilingual in French and English, with 5-6 years of relevant experience in social media or influencer marketing. Join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity and social trends.

Benefits

Flexible work models

Generous vacation policy

Comprehensive health benefits

In-house learning & development

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-6 years experience in a creative or influencer agency or brand environment working in social.
• Natural curiosity and understanding of consumer behaviors in social.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client activities related to influencers and creators.
• Build strong relationships with talent and agents across North America.
• Support in client planning as it pertains to Influencer Marketing.
• Ensure all activity follows sign-off processes.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Creative problem-solving

Client relationship management

Social media strategy

Negotiation skills

Trend analysis

Job description

Overview

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Influencer Manager (Bilingual) to join our growing Influence team, reporting into our Influencer Director. This is a team of brand thinkers with a deep passion for social because it’s where culture and audience insights take off.

This is a client facing role for someone who lives to solve business problems through collaboration. Creative briefs are their love language and slides make them happy.

This role involves a deep understanding of the social media landscape and managing mutually-beneficial content partnerships with online creators, alongside cross-functional collaboration with Editorial, Creative, Strategy, Research & Insights, and Production teams. You will manage multiple accounts, ensuring projects deliver strong results on time and within budget, while actively contributing to the growth of our office through industry-defining work.

WE ARE

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we\'re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX.
• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
• You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).
• From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.
• Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks.

YOU ARE

• A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
• Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
• A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

What you’ll do

• Management of day to day client activities as it relates to Influencers and Creators
• Management of client campaigns; support the team with outreaching to influencers, contracting, negotiating, etc.
• Build strong relationships with talent and agents across North America and abroad
• Support in client planning as it pertains to Influencer Marketing
• Day to day team management - ensuring people across all disciplines who work on the businesses you lead have the information necessary to complete their tasks
• Ensuring that all activity follows sign off processes both for yourself and your team
• Working closely with the Editorial and Creative teams on content ideation and production
• Manage client budget trackers
• Active involvement in new business pitching and preparation
• Creation of client report presentations as required and appropriate
• Active involvement in identifying new business opportunities on your clients, bringing them to agency leadership to decide how we move forward.

Requirements for this role

• A confident, passionate and enthusiastic Influencer Manager/Sr Influencer Manager with 5 -6 years experience in a creative or influencer agency or brand environment working in social.
• If you do not have direct agency experience please explain your transferable experience and how you can bring that into best in class client partnerships for our team.
• Articulate and able to present confidently to both clients and internal team.
• A curiosity for the brightest and best in social, and translating this into brilliant creative and editorial executions.
• Someone obsessed with the internet and how online culture shapes the world around us.
• Natural curiosity and understanding of consumer behaviors and mindset in social.
• Bilingual in French and English is a requirement.

Why should you join our team?

At We Are Social, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a creative career in an agency that moves at the speed of culture. Here’s what you’ll get:

• We are the first, largest, most awarded socially-led creative agency in the world, connecting you to 1,300+ like-minded professionals around the world
• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
• Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week during the summer and over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
• Regular team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more! We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Focus on developing and recruiting BIMPOC Talent
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist, guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.

Join us

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes We Are Social what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!

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