Manager, Influencer Marketing – A&F at Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Influencer Marketing, Social Media Management, Project Management, Relationship Development, Communication Skills, Trend Identification, Creative Collaboration, Budget Management, Critical Thinking, Presentation Skills, Brand Strategy, Campaign Execution, Market Analysis, Agency Management, Consumer Behavior Understanding, Ambassador Program Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Job Description Human-led brand advocacy efforts are a key pillar of focus for our brands moving forward and our influencer team is regarded industry-wide as one of the best in the business, recently receiving the “Influencer Marketers of the Year” Award from LTK. Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, this individual will work closely with cross-functional partners (Legal, Strategy, Creative, Social and Product) to bring long-term strategies and holistic brand campaigns to life. What Will You Be Doing? Responsible for growing our Abercrombie influencer marketing programs with a particular focus on new and emerging platforms, while still maintaining the integrity of each brand’s respective DNA Identify new areas of opportunity for forming influencer relationships in efforts to grow brand affinity, increase awareness of Abercrombie’s product and purpose initiatives Lead the team in retaining its position as being an industry leader in social selling—testing, learning and utilizing proven strategies to ensure all influencer campaigns are innovative and drive results Collaborate with multiple external and internal partners to execute all influencer activations Act as primary liaison between internal teams and external agencies Support cross-functional teams in amplifying performance for areas of influencer marketing opportunity across the business (women’s and men’s) Closely partner with Creative teams to ensure total pull-through of influencer marketing initiatives and visibility of talent/content throughout the creative development funnel Audit ambassador & influencer deliverables for completion, brand standard compliance, and performance Establish/negotiate influencer obligations and costing; coordinate contract reviews with legal team to ensure compliance to all advertising regulations & labor laws Partner with other channel owners (social, paid media, creative direction, e-comm, etc.) to maximize exposure of influencer content Collaborate with PR and Product Strategy team for product delivery/gifting consistent with merchandising priorities Assist in seasonal brainstorm and planning sessions to integrate influencer activations into the overarching marketing campaign; maintain open communication throughout execution to ensure cohesion with other brand tactics is maintained Integrate program plans and deliverables into existing cross-functional processes Drive clear program performance goals and reporting, including weekly, monthly, seasonal, and status/hindsight deliverables for Marketing milestones Accurately deliver against established annual budget Continuously monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to ensure the brands stay at the forefront of influencer marketing What Do You Need To Bring? Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising or related field Experience in Marketing, preferably for large lifestyle / fashion brands Experience social media program management, influencer program management, and/or ambassador program management Proven track record of identifying new trends and opportunities at the forefront of influencer marketing Demonstrated depth of knowledge of all platforms appropriate for Influencer Marketing with particular attention paid to candidates who have experience in TikTok Demonstrated understanding of Millennial and Gen-Z consumers of all genders Experience managing an external agency vendor/partner High level of critical thinking ability and curiosity, particularly in balancing multiple projects and priorities Very strong project management skills (including timeline development/management, budget) Strong relationship development/management and written/verbal communication skills Superb presentation skills and comfortable ideating/presenting ideas with all levels of an organization (up to/including C-level) Our Company Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com. At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. Benefits & Perks As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: Incentive bonus program Annual companywide review process Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

The Manager, Influencer Marketing will be responsible for growing Abercrombie's influencer marketing programs, focusing on new platforms while maintaining brand integrity. They will lead the team in innovative social selling strategies and collaborate with various partners to execute influencer activations.