Company Description Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.
Our vision is to make work accessible and people's lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.
Job Description
Location: Open to Johannesburg and Cape Town
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-months with the potential to extend
Work set up: Hybrid
Our client in the advertising and marketing industry is looking for an Influence Account Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strategic thinking and practical execution skills, with a proven ability to solve problems and foster productive relationships with both clients and colleagues. This role involves natural collaboration across various capabilities and disciplines. A deep understanding of influence strategy is essential to ensure that the team remains aligned with strategic objectives. The successful candidate should have experience managing large, multi-market campaigns and providing oversight to junior team members, ensuring their contributions support overall project success effectively.
What you will do:
Oversee the day-to-day running of influencer campaigns and support managers and executives, from identification, creative, implementation and reporting.
Design and define industry leading Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar and budget.
Align and collaborate with media, PR, social, brand activation, digital and all other stakeholders – internal and external to deliver best in class campaigns for clients.
Nurture client appropriate talent opportunities and nurture relationships to help deliver the influencer program for clients.
Lead and deliver creative and sell content solutions to internal stakeholders and clients.
Responsible for overseeing day to day activations and providing oversight and council for junior support team
Provide senior council to clients, advising on industry developments as they occur and showing relevance for clients on the ground.
Stay up to date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes.
Assists in the development of and participation in promoting influencer offering across the business, including writing thought leadership and attending industry events.
Lead on additional projects as required – such as new business pitches, market reviews and competitive trends.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, university degree or equivalent experience.
Passion for influencer marketing with a minimum of four years' experience in the field.
The ability to remain optimistic under pressure.
Good analytical skills and the ability to think strategically and creatively.
Self-motivated, action-oriented and ambitious with a positive "can-do" attitude.
A keen interest in all things social/PR/digital and an avid follower of relevant news and trends.
Additional Information
Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.