VP, Influencer Marketing

Atlanta, Georgia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado LOCATION Thisposition is a remote, work-from-home role, as are all positions at Acceleration Partners (a structure central to our culture and vision to change the work/life paradigm). Some travel is required for client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, and other events. THE ROLE VP, INFLUENCER MARKETING The VP, Influencer at Acceleration Partners is a unique role that will own both the vision for and the outcomes of our influencer marketing team. The VP, Influencer will be responsible for a) defining what influencer marketing is at Acceleration Partners and how it is delivered, and b) supporting our growth through thought leadership and market communication. This is both an internally and externally focused role; as the VP, Influencer will own the P&L for the influencer organization, they will be expected to drive success across both top and bottom line metrics. TOP 5 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES TOP 5: LEAD MANAGE AND HOLD YOUR TEAM ACCOUNTABLE - 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. Success of developing teams is proven through a track record of achieving team outcomes, elevating and retaining teams, and motivating A players. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & INDUSTRY PRESENCE 6 In partnership with Marketing, show the world APs expertise through written thought leadership, speaking engagements, and event involvement. Raise APs profile in the influencer world so that we are considered in as many opportunities as possible. CONSISTENTLY UPGRADE STRATEGIC CAPABILITY 6 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 whats 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. CLIENT GROWTH - 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. MARGIN MANAGEMENT - 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 promotions raises bonuses. Manage team expenses accordingly. INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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 influencer-led pitches
Partner with Marketing to develop APs influencer POV go-to-market positioning
Work cross-functionally with Operations Finance People to scale the influencer practice sustainably
Establish refine evolve processes operating rhythms best practices across the influencer organization
Identify proactively mitigate risks related to clients talent margins delivery
Serve as senior internal voice advocate for influencer marketing across agency

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE BY 6 MONTHSa0a0 The VP Influencer has fully assumed ownership of the influencer organization including P&L accountability. A clear vision for influencer marketing at AP has been articulated internally externally. Leadership expectations team structure operating norms well-defined early progress evident in team effectiveness client satisfaction strategic quality. BY 1 YEARa0a0 The influencer practice is operating at scale with strong financial performance consistent client growth high team engagement. AP has recognized point of view in influencer space supported by visible thought leadership industry presence. Teams delivering forward-looking strategies client retention expansion strong margin targets consistently met or exceeded. QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Executive-level leader strong sense ownership accountability
Proven ability set vision translate operational execution
Commercially minded deep understanding agency economics P&L management
Trusted senior partner clients strong executive presence
Exceptional people leader develops motivates retains high-performing teams
Comfortable navigating ambiguity change scale
Strong written verbal communicator
Thrives fast-paced remote-first environment
Demonstrates alignment APs core values Own It Embrace Relationships Excel & Improve

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

10+ years combined influencer marketing client services / agency experience
Proven track record owning scaling business line practice area large portfolio
Experience leading Managers cross-regional teams
Deep expertise influencer marketing strategy execution measurement
Strong understanding how influencer marketing integrates affiliate broader partnership marketing
Financial acumen including forecasting margin management P&L ownership
Bachelors degree required
Ability travel up to 30% including internationally

WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS? Acceleration Partners worlds largest first-to-market Partnership Marketing Agency creating nurturing partnerships drive exceptional measurable outcomes clients Managing clients 40+ countries APs global team 300+ focuses data-driven strategies connect brands right consumers affiliate influencer All work supported by APVision proprietary technology suite leverages largest dataset any agency Partnership Marketing agency ecosystem Serving over 200 brandsincluding household names Amazon Apple Target Google Marriott Coinbase BurberryAP diversified team creating whats next industry building high-performing partnership marketing programs As only truly integrated global partnerships agency AP prides itself on cutting edge industry developments leveraging proven expertise deliver unique solutions brands seeking sustainable growth. AP PERKS & BENEFITS - WHAT WE OFFER

100% remote work everyone
Group medical dental vision coverage insurance (opt-out benefits)
401K matching
Open Paid Time Off
Summer Holiday Wellness Breaks July December
Volunteer Birthday Time Off
Focus Fridays
Paid Parental Leave Benefits
Wellness Technology Education Allowances
Paid sabbatical leaves donation matching more!!

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