Influencer Marketing Manager (MIA, CHI, DEN)

Who we are:
bread & Butter (https://www.wearebreadandbutter.com/) is a full-service communications agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do-ers. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to our clients’ needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that inspire us and continually challenge us to think big, but act small.

Why bread & Butter:
We are Southerners at heart, always saying, “Please” and “Thank You,” and hustlers by trade. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table and practice what we preach to ensure the spirit of hospitality runs through everything we do. We're not a company that wastes time—not yours, not ours. We are not too busy to talk, come by or think of new ways to increase long-term brand awareness. For us, there is little difference between work and pleasure because our work is our pleasure.

We’re Looking at You! 
An Influencer Marketing Manager with bread & Butter is a creative dynamo, connected trendsetter, go-getter, and social (media) butterfly who is ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work.  You can’t get enough of innovative collaborations, relationship building or connecting the dots for your clients when it comes to influential tastemakers. You know what moves the needle and how to get in front of the right people with the right ideas.  You are the team leader, Chief Idea Officer and help craft campaigns to meet client goals by establishing strong relationships with online influencers, creating influencer strategies in alignment with client objectives and ensuring valuable influencer coverage is delivered a timely manner.  A proverbial eager beaver, you meet or beat deadlines, stay ahead of trends and always look for a new way to work with influencers.  You like to go big – because going home isn’t an option. You’re a problem solver, creative thinker and value the relationships you’ve built with influencers and trendsetters. An Influencer Marketing Manager for Bread & Butter should be thoughtful, creative, relationship-oriented, organized, possess an almost obsessive attention to detail and is the first to get in the mix when helping means the chance to lead by example.

Opportunity: 
An Influencer Marketing Manager for bread & Butter is responsible for overall strategy and managing the needs of the clients as it pertains to influencer programming daily. The Influencer Marketing Manager will serve as representative of the company and as a liaison between the company and the client. The Influencer Marketing Manager will report to the Influencer Marketing Strategist and will work closely with the digital team and Chief Digital Officer.

Here's What We Need: 
- 3-5 years of full-time, post-undergrad influencer marketing experience and/or digital media experience, specifically working with influencers and brand partnerships, preferably with agency vs. in-house 
- A passion for building and cultivating relationships with influencers in the digital space, ranging from Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube and blog content creators
- Appreciates the art of telling the client story through influencer partnerships and key messaging
- Media junkie- there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen
- Can really dig deep into client goals to help secure meaningful and impactful influencer relationships and activations that drive business and make b&B invaluable to our clients 
- Relentless attention to detail
- Be the sounding board and resource for the team and clients regarding influencer marketing.
- Love of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day. 
- Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities. b&B is a dynamic, ever-evolving company that thinks beyond black and white. 
- Help develop and strategize creative influencer partnerships and alliances that keep clients ahead of the curve.
- Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home. Say yes!

Working Conditions
On the whole, this is a hybrid, office-based role. An Influencer Marketing Manager will spend time in meetings and briefings. Occasional travel might be required for client visits and planning. This position is considered sedentary to light work, and employees are not required to lift or move heavy objects. Although a manager's commitment will tend to be standard office hours, deadlines or the demands of a client may see the manager working nights or weekends to ensure continued success. Must be authorized to work in the US.

Having Our Cake & Eating it too: 
- Generous paid time off
- Paid sick/personal time
- Birthday off (because who wants to work on their special day!)
- Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round baby)
- Flexible, hybrid schedule
- Work from any b&B office when you're in town
- Medical and dental + dependents
- Extended benefits (vision, life, disability, EAP)
- Generous maternity and family planning leave 
- 3% contribution to 401k regardless of participation 
- Cell phone reimbursement
- New business bonuses
- Employee referral bonus
- Weekly Wine Wednesdays (cheers with your local team!)
- Robust training program 
- Mentorship program
- Local love (yearly giveback initiative)

Compensation:
The annual salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000.