Influencer Manager (Remote Sa) - 49700748910

Somewhere; Remote; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative e-commerce brand is looking for an experienced Influencer Manager to lead outreach and strategic creator sourcing. The role involves managing high-volume influencer campaigns to enhance brand awareness and drive revenue growth. Candidates should have a proven track record in D2C influencer marketing, strong communication skills, and an understanding of social media platforms. This position is based in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in D2C or e-commerce influencer marketing.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Social media native with a solid understanding of influencer platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume influencer campaigns, ensuring strong outreach.
• Identify and engage creators aligned with brand goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with influencers.

Skills

D2C influencer marketing experience

Strong communication skills

Understanding of influencer platforms

Content creation skills

Tools

Grin

Tribe

Job description

Job Title: Influencer Manager – D2C/E-commerce

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Influencer Manager to lead high-volume outreach and strategic creator sourcing for our D2C/e-commerce brand. This role focuses on identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with influencers to drive brand awareness and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume influencer campaigns, including outreach to approximately creators per week.
• Proactively identify and engage creators aligned with brand goals, such as niche influencers in men’s clothing with strong engagement metrics.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with influencers to support ongoing marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure influencer campaigns align with overall marketing strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in D2C or e-commerce influencer marketing; this is not a training role.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Social media native with a solid understanding of influencer platforms.
• Experience with platforms such as Grin or Tribe is a plus.
• Content creation skills are a bonus.

Target Sourcing Regions

• Focus: Latin America and South Africa to ensure strong cultural alignment with Western markets.
• Exclude: The Philippines.

Additional Notes

• The role requires both strategic thinking and the ability to execute high-volume outreach campaigns efficiently.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to identify high‑potential creators and maintain professional, results‑driven relationships.