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Acceleration Partners · 2 days ago

VP, Influencer Marketing

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first-to-market Partnership Marketing Agency creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for their clients. The VP, Influencer Marketing will own the vision and outcomes of the influencer marketing team, driving success and strategic leadership while ensuring best-in-class client experiences.

AdvertisingComplianceDigital MarketingMarketing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee account management teams, managing and leading team members and supervising high-level activities

Hire and successfully develop their team through mentoring, coaching, identifying training needs and providing proactive and timely feedback

Actively “coach the coach” to develop our next level of leaders

Show the world AP’s expertise through written thought leadership, speaking engagements, and event involvement

Raise AP’s profile in the influencer world so that we are considered in as many opportunities as possible

Stay abreast of all evolutions of the influencer industry and keep AP leadership informed of key changes

Ensure that the influencer team is on the leading edge of developments, is bringing “what’s next” to clients, and is viewed as a true strategic partner by clients

Continuously position Acceleration Partners ahead of the competitive landscape through innovation, foresight, and strategic leadership

Build and maintain a culture of client growth

Ensure that teams are delivering best-in-class client experiences leading to high levels of client satisfaction and retention

Grow client revenue by ensuring that account teams are maximizing performance opportunities and identifying opportunities for expansions and upsells

Ensure that target profit margin percentages are achieved, via successful headcount management and forward planning

Serve as final decision-maker for team headcount and hiring decisions, and team promotions, raises, and bonuses

Manage team expenses accordingly

Partner closely with Executive Leadership to shape the long-term vision and strategy for influencer marketing at Acceleration Partners

Collaborate with Sales on new business strategy, RFPs, and influencer-led pitches

Partner with Marketing to develop AP’s influencer POV and go-to-market positioning

Work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and People to scale the influencer practice sustainably

Establish, refine, and evolve processes, operating rhythms, and best practices across the influencer organization

Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to clients, talent, margins, and delivery

Serve as a senior internal voice and advocate for influencer marketing across the agency

Qualification

Influencer marketing strategyP&L managementClient services experienceTeam leadershipFinancial acumenCross-regional team managementCommercial mindsetWritten communicationVerbal communicationAdaptability

Required

10+ years of combined influencer marketing and client services / agency experience

Proven track record owning and scaling a business line, practice area, or large portfolio

Experience leading Managers and cross-regional teams

Deep expertise in influencer marketing strategy, execution, and measurement

Strong understanding of how influencer marketing integrates with affiliate and broader partnership marketing

Financial acumen, including forecasting, margin management, and P&L ownership

Bachelor's degree required

Ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally

Preferred

Executive-level leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Proven ability to set vision and translate it into operational execution

Commercially minded with a deep understanding of agency economics and P&L management

Trusted senior partner to clients with strong executive presence

Exceptional people leader who develops, motivates, and retains high-performing teams

Comfortable navigating ambiguity, change, and scale

Strong written and verbal communicator

Thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

Demonstrates alignment with AP's core values: Own It, Embrace Relationships, and Excel & Improve

Benefits

100% remote work for everyone

Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (with opt-out benefits)

401K with matching

Open Paid Time Off

Summer & Holiday Wellness Breaks in July and December

Volunteer and Birthday Time Off

Focus Fridays

Paid Parental Leave Benefits

Wellness, Technology & Education Allowances

Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more!!

Company

Acceleration Partners

Glassdoor4.1

Acceleration Partners is the leading global partnership marketing agency, managing affiliate and influencer programs for 200+ brands.

Founded in 2007

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

https://accelerationpartners.com

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