About Company
Are you driven by the thrill of securing impactful media placements and fostering key relationships? Career.zycto champions innovative strategies in digital marketing, connecting brands with their ideal audiences through strategic partnerships. We thrive on creativity, data-driven decisions, and a collaborative spirit, offering an environment where your negotiation prowess in the influencer space can truly shine and redefine brand narratives. Join a forward-thinking team committed to pushing boundaries and achieving measurable success for diverse clients, all while valuing flexibility and remote collaboration. We believe in empowering our talent to make a significant impact from wherever they are.
Job Description
Career.zycto is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Influencer Marketing Media Negotiation Specialist to join our growing team. This is a crucial remote role for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing top-tier influencer partnerships and optimizing media spend. You will be instrumental in expanding our clients’ reach and engagement by identifying, vetting, and negotiating with key influencers across various platforms and niches. Your ability to understand market value, build strong relationships, and craft mutually beneficial agreements will be paramount to our success.
In this position, you will take ownership of the negotiation process from initial outreach to contract finalization, ensuring that campaigns align with client objectives and budget constraints. You’ll work closely with our strategy and account management teams to translate campaign goals into actionable influencer briefs and negotiation strategies. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills, a keen eye for market trends, and a deep understanding of influencer compensation models and industry benchmarks. While based remotely, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative team, contributing significantly to campaign effectiveness and client satisfaction. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to operate from Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, or any other location, while maintaining connectivity with our global team. If you are passionate about the evolving landscape of influencer marketing and excel at turning opportunities into successful partnerships, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, vet, and qualify potential influencers across various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) relevant to client campaigns.
- Develop and execute effective negotiation strategies to secure optimal rates and terms for influencer partnerships, ensuring alignment with campaign budgets and KPIs.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with influencers and their agents/managers.
- Collaborate with internal teams (account management, creative, analytics) to align influencer selection and negotiation with overall campaign objectives.
- Manage contract development, review, and execution, ensuring all legal and performance clauses are clearly defined.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and evolving platform policies to inform negotiation tactics and partnership strategies.
- Track and report on negotiation outcomes, cost efficiencies, and the value generated from influencer partnerships.
- Contribute to the development of best practices and playbooks for influencer identification, outreach, and negotiation.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations for optimizing influencer marketing investments.
Required Skills
- Proven experience in media buying or negotiation, specifically within influencer marketing.
- Exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills with a strong business acumen.
- Demonstrable understanding of various social media platforms and their respective influencer ecosystems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of building rapport and trust.
- Strong analytical skills to assess influencer performance data and market value.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Proficiency in using influencer marketing platforms and CRM tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working in a digital marketing agency or a brand's in-house marketing team.
- Familiarity with legal aspects of influencer contracts and FTC/ASA guidelines.
- Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Access to cutting-edge influencer marketing tools and platforms.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Contribution towards home office setup and internet costs.
- Health and wellness stipend.
How to Apply
Eager to make an impact with your negotiation expertise? Click on the link below to submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this remote Influencer Marketing Media Negotiation Specialist role. We look forward to reviewing your application!
