Influencer Marketing Associate

Zingroll Inc.; New Delhi; Remote; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zingroll seeks an Influencer Marketing Associate to own the end-to-end lifecycle of US influencer partnerships, from discovery to negotiation and payments. You will scout, hire, and mentor the team that will support our global growth and scaling efforts.

You will manage a high-volume outreach workflow, ensure timely content delivery, and drive ROI across campaigns. Startup experience is valued and collaboration across creative and marketing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in influencer marketing, talent management, or a high-intensity operations role.
• Deep understanding of US social media culture, including slang, TikTok trends, and content that resonates with American audiences.
• Detail-oriented multitasker capable of managing 100+ active conversations across Slack, Email, WhatsApp, and DMs.
• Comfortable communicating and negotiating with professional agents and influencers to secure the best value.
• Existing network of US-based influencers/creators or strong knowledge of databases and tools to source them quickly.
• Proactive problem-solver who independently identifies and fixes workflow bottlenecks without waiting for permission.

Responsibilities

• Identify and vet high-potential influencers and viral pages specifically within the USA market that align with our niche and target demographics.
• Own the entire funnel: initial outreach, discovery calls, aggressive price negotiations, and contract management.
• Monitor timelines to ensure influencers deliver high-quality content that meets creative briefs and posts on schedule.
• Manage creator payments and monetary transactions.
• Maintain precise databases of partnerships and track the usage of software tools.
• Spot emerging viral pages ('the next big thing') for show announcements and execute high-volume outreach campaigns.
• Log campaign ROI, manage resource allocation, and ensure seamless delivery across creative and marketing teams.
• Source top-tier talent and onboard new hires who have a strong pulse on digital trends to scale the influencer marketing department.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Talent management

Operations management

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Slack

Email

WhatsApp

Job description

We are looking for a high-energy Influencer Marketing Associate to own the end-to-end lifecycle of US influencer partnerships, from clinical identification and high-stakes negotiation to financial closing. Beyond managing external talent, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our internal operations. You will have the unique opportunity to scout, hire, and mentor the very team that will support our global growth, making this a perfect launchpad for someone looking to move into leadership quickly.

What You'll Do

• Identify and vet high-potential influencers and viral pages specifically within the USA market that align with our niche and target demographics.
• Own the entire funnel: initial outreach, discovery calls, aggressive price negotiations, and contract management.
• Monitor timelines to ensure influencers deliver high-quality content that meets creative briefs and posts on schedule.
• Manage creator payments and monetary transactions.
• Maintain precise databases of partnerships and track the usage of software tools.
• Spot emerging viral pages ('the next big thing') for show announcements and execute high-volume outreach campaigns.
• Log campaign ROI, manage resource allocation, and ensure seamless delivery across creative and marketing teams.
• Source top-tier talent and onboard new hires who have a strong pulse on digital trends to scale the influencer marketing department.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in influencer marketing, talent management, or a high-intensity operations role.
• Deep understanding of US social media culture, including slang, TikTok trends, and content that resonates with American audiences.
• Detail-oriented multitasker capable of managing 100+ active conversations across Slack, Email, WhatsApp, and DMs.
• Comfortable communicating and negotiating with professional agents and influencers to secure the best value.
• Existing network of US-based influencers/creators or strong knowledge of databases and tools to source them quickly.
• Proactive problem-solver who independently identifies and fixes workflow bottlenecks without waiting for permission.

General Notes

• Availability: <3 weeks
• Prior startup experience is highly valued.
• Compensation Range: Competitive and market-aligned. The final package depends on skills, experience, and abilities – not your degree.