Senior Director, Partnerships

Omnicom Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CREO, Omnicom Media Group's influencer agency, seeks a Senior Director, Partnerships to drive enterprise new business and own a portfolio of key client relationships. The role collaborates with senior leadership to grow CREO's footprint across prospective and existing accounts within Omnicom.

You will lead strategic business development, cross-holding collaboration, and client-focused thought leadership. The position requires 8-10+ years in influencer marketing, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in influencer marketing and creator economy.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Established network within influencer marketing.
• Hands-on experience managing influencer campaigns.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Track record of building and scaling new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise new business and own key client relationships.
• Develop go-to-market strategies to position CREO as the influencer marketing partner.
• Lead complex pitch processes and RFP responses across Omnicom entities.
• Foster cross-holding collaboration and seamless campaign execution.
• Manage relationships with platform partners and strategic allies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to client-facing teams.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Account management

Strategic business development

Client relationship management

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Job description

Agency

Omnicom Media

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description

Senior Director, Partnerships

The Senior Director, Partnerships is a senior commercial leadership role at CREO, Omnicom Media Group's influencer agency. This person drives enterprise new business and owns a portfolio of key client relationships, operating in close partnership with senior agency leadership to grow CREO's footprint across both prospective and existing accounts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth:
• Support enterprise-level business development initiatives targeting Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies
• Work with senior leadership to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that position CREO as the premier influencer marketing partner within integrated Omnicom campaigns
• Identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities where influencer marketing can drive transformational business outcomes for clients
• Integrated Omnicom Partnership + Account Management:
• Assist in development and management of complex pitch processes and RFP responses that showcase the full power of integrated Omnicom solutions
• Assist in creating scalable frameworks for cross-holding company collaboration, ensuring seamless handoffs and integrated campaign execution
• Support pitch teams across multiple Omnicom entities, ensuring unified messaging, aligned pricing, and cohesive value propositions
• Assist in leading communication for OMG, OMC, and CREO clients, including proposal development, commercial agreements, and client communication from initial briefing to completion
• Communicate influencer marketing within the digital/paid media ecosystem and aid in the operationalization of service offerings and subsequent value positioning tied to the media environment
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, serving as the primary point of contact for mid-level client contacts
• Partner & Relationship Ecosystem Development
• Cultivate and expand relationships with platform partners (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), representing the collective influence and scale of Omnicom's influencer capabilities
• Develop strategic alliances with complementary service providers, technology partners, and industry stakeholders to enhance service offerings
• Build and maintain a robust network of agency, brand, and creator stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to drive new business and innovation
• Market Leadership & Strategic Innovation
• Maintain deep expertise in the evolving influencer and creator marketing landscape, identifying trends that create competitive advantages for clients and CREO
• Lead thought leadership initiatives positioning CREO as an industry innovator in influencer marketing, creator economics, and integrated channel strategies
• Champion best practices across the organization, ensuring service offerings remain at the forefront of industry standards for measurement, compliance, and effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal innovation teams to develop proprietary tools, methodologies, and frameworks that differentiate CREO in the marketplace
• Team Leadership & Organizational Excellence
• Help to build and maintain a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Creator Activation, Account Management, Strategy, Measurement, and Commerce teams to ensure integrated excellence
• Develop client-facing talent within the organization, identifying and cultivating future leaders
• Required Competencies & Skills
• In-depth understanding and mastery of influencer marketing and an ability to match brand narratives with creator-led storytelling
• Strong agency account management background and comfort in leading internal and external conversations
• Thorough understanding of the influencer ecosystem including paid and organic roles and responsibilities across platforms including but not limited to creative development, talent perspectives, best practices, and measurement
• Strong communicator and presenter, able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points of view
• Highly analytical with ability to evaluate campaign performance for optimization and contextualization of results in client reporting
• Creative-minded with ability to translate social trends and influencer archetypes to client business objectives
• Understanding of budget maintenance, client billing and payment workflows, and contract and business negotiations
• Critical thinking and problem solving tied to implementation of new processes and process improvements
• Strong business acumen and the ability to make highly impactful decisions in a timely manner
• Strong people mentorship/leadership with comfort providing feedback and developing employees
• Deep expertise in influencer marketing, digital media, and creator ecosystems, with demonstrated ability to translate this into compelling client value propositions
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and follow-through; ability to drive complex initiatives to completion with minimal supervision
• Required Qualifications
• 8-10+ years of experience in influencer marketing with deep knowledge of creator economy, platform mechanics, and influencer campaign execution
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships across multiple stakeholders in holding company or agency network environments
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
• Established network within influencer marketing
• Hands-on experience managing influencer campaigns
• Experience leading high-performing teams
• Track record of building and scaling new and existing clients
• Illinois, New York: $120,000.00-$230,000.00

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Illinois, New York: $120,000.00-$230,000.00