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Posted June 11, 2021
Rakuten Rewards

Associate Manager, Brand Strategy

Rakuten Rewards
New York, NY, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

SUMMARY:

ShopStyle Collective, our influencer marketing division, is looking for a versatile, hard-working Associate Manager to join the Brand Strategy team. This role will support the team in helping to ideate, package, and price custom marketing programs for our brand partners and produce compelling sales/marketing materials for our business development team. Our ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of and interest in the digital media landscape – advertising, social media, and influencer marketing – and is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to turn around projects quickly and thoughtfully. This role will report to the Director, Brand Strategy & Partnerships, but will support the entire team. This is a full-time position based in NY, LA, or San Mateo (potentially remote).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Brand Strategy team with day-to-day tasks and programs, including:

  • Ideating influencer marketing programs for our advertisers
  • Casting and sourcing talent for brand collaborations
  • Producing client proposals quickly, thoughtfully, and meticulously
  • Analyzing sales and performance reports
  • Assisting with special projects as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in marketing, advertising, and/or communications
  • 3-4 years’ experience in related industry (e.g. social media, marketing, or PR)
  • Strong passion for and grasp of the influencer/social media industry
  • Organized, self-starter who thrives in fast paced environments
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Understanding of Keynote is required

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