(Senior) Project Manager, Influencer Marketing
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In this role, you will manage all aspects of influencer campaigns, from ideation, to execution, and analysis, ensuring both creative and data‑driven decision‑making. You will also oversee a team of project executives and freelancers, guiding them to deliver campaigns effectively while ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands‑on expertise in influencer marketing and social paid media experience are essential for this role.
What you will do :
- Work with Sales and Account Management teams to contribute and occasionally lead the creation of proposals, understand deliverables, and contribute to discussions on new business opportunities, upsells, and client briefs with the sales team and internal stakeholders
- Lead the conceptualisation of influencer marketing strategies based on client briefs, ensuring alignment with campaign goals
- Analyze performance data to provide clear, actionable insights. Deliver regular reports and post‑campaign analysis, comparing results against industry benchmarks.
- Utilize knowledge of paid media in campaigns and proposals to optimize both campaign execution and results
- Ensure effective budget management and margin tracking throughout campaigns
- Confidently assess influencer value based on campaign KPIs, negotiate competitive rates, and build strong relationships with influencers
- Oversee and guide a team of project executives, ensuring efficient execution of campaigns and alignment with each campaign’s objective
- Be the overall in charge of ensuring processes are adhered to and quality standards are maintained from the aspects of influencer curation, content reviews, project management, and communication among various parties
- Being the go‑to source for advice within the team in Malaysia given your strong understanding of influencer marketing campaigns and processes
The successful candidate should have :
At least 4 years' experience working with influencers in Malaysia and across SEAAt least 1 year experience managing junior direct reportsFamiliarity in influencer marketing campaign reporting and analysis, with the ability to educate team members on performance metricsExcellent problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issuesGood leadership and communication skills, with the ability to foster a positive, cohesive team environmentHas experience managing multiple freelancers across APAC for regional campaignsAdaptability in a fast‑paced environment, excelling at multitasking and adjusting to changeOrganised, detailed, driven and results‑oriented, with a focus on exceeding targets, meeting deadlines and setting high personal goalsA social media user and familiar with trends on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook.Understanding of Xiao Hong Shu and Lemon8 is a plusWell‑written and spoken English is a mustAbility to speak and write in Chinese and / or Bahasa Melayu to undertake simple translation and communicate with regional counterpartsWhy you'll love working with us :
Flex‑Work Arrangements : We’ve got you covered whether you are a home‑office hero or love to soak in the office vibes. For up to 10 days a year, embrace the freedom to work from any location that suits you best.Collaborative Environment : Collaborate with a crew of passionate creators who live and breathe creativity.Comprehensive Welfare and Benefits : Access a wide range of support and benefits to enhance your well‑being.We’re all about celebrating what makes you uniquely you—quirks, creativity, and all! Everyone gets a fair shot here, because equity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s how we roll. Different perspectives spark the best ideas, so we’re building a team where every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated. Bring your whole self—we can’t wait to see what magic you’ll create with us!
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Advertising, Project Management, and Customer Service
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Marketing Services, and Advertising Services
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