Influencer & Talent Marketing Assistant

JD Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support its Influencer & Talent Marketing team. The role involves administrative tasks associated with campaign management, talent contracts, and invoicing processes. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude towards teamwork. This position is perfect for those eager to pursue a career in Influencer Marketing within a dynamic and expanding firm.

Qualifications

• An understanding of the current Influencer & Talent industry and a genuine interest in Influencer Marketing.
• Experience working as part of a team is preferred.
• Displays a consistently positive attitude and understands its importance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Influencer & Talent Marketing team with administrative tasks.
• Owning the invoicing process and sending stock to talents.
• Supporting the wider team on Influencer Marketing campaigns.

Skills

Organised

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Interest in Influencer marketing

Teamwork

Tools

Basic Excel

Basic PowerPoint

Influencer platform

Job description

Assisting the Influencer & Talent Marketing team on day-to-day Influencer requirements with a focus on administrative tasks, including - but not limited to:

• Owning the invoicing process
• Sending stock to talent(s)
• Using docs to manage tasks such as raising invoices, recording stock send out, etc.
• Developing talent briefs
• Drawing up talent contracts - with senior support
• Supporting the wider team on smaller tier Influencer & Talent Marketing campaigns - where relevant and incl. but not limited to:
  • Input for campaign proposals
  • Monitoring campaign content
  • Reporting on finalised campaigns
  • Attending events/activations
• Working closely with the wider Marketing teams to ensure all Influencer & Talent content is being utilised across the digital channel(s)
• Act as a support for senior members within the team
• Consistently on the lookout for new talent(s) and management contacts - building out roster lists for key social platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, with diversity and inclusivity at the forefront

Role Objectives and KPIs

Key objective is to support the JD UK and EU Influencer & Talent Marketing management team and strategy by maintaining the foundation of the Influencer & Talent Marketing team processes (e.g. invoice trackers, workflow tracker, stock removal tracker etc.) to allow the Influencer & Talent Marketing team to action the strategy effectively.

Competencies and Behaviours

• Interacting and Presenting
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organising
• Relating and Networking
• Working with People
• Following Instructions and Procedures

Qualifications

• An understanding of the current Influencer & Talent industry/market and possessing a genuine interest in Influencer & Talent Marketing
• Organised
• Eagerness to learn with a can-do attitude
• Experience in / understanding of working as a team and why this is important in the workplace
• Displays a consistently positive attitude and understands the need for this in the workplace and how this affects development
• Keen to pursue a career within Influencer marketing
• Interest - and knowledge - of the JD brand and 3rd party brands
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills - able to give direction and to liaise closely across different levels of the organisation

Core Training for the Role

• Shogun training
• Basic Excel
• Basic PowerPoint
• Influencer platform (at time of employment) training
• Stock Removal Process
• Basic UTM understanding
• Contracting session with current influencer Manager, including an understanding of sign off process
• Coupa (PO & Supplier set up)

About the JD Group

The JD Group is currently looking for the brightest talent to join the team in a variety of Group roles situated at our Head Office, Distribution Centre and across our Retail Stores. As our business continues to expand globally, we continue to search for driven and talented individuals who love what they do and are passionate about taking the next step in their career. We respect each member of our team and everyone is encouraged to put forward their ideas, regardless of how big or small, as dynamic thinking is what drives this business to be competitive. Our brand ethos is all about innovation, creativity and competitiveness and therefore, we love to hear from people who share those values. We inspire our people to reach for the highest levels of performance. All employees are highly skilled, self‑motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection when delivering business objectives. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition.