Ambassador – Partnerships Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the comprehensive ambassador and partnerships strategy for IM8 across various markets including the US, UK, HK, and APAC.

• Establish the partnership tier framework — ranging from top-tier ambassadors and athletes to micro creators and affiliate partners — and allocate budget resources accordingly.

• Set specific channel-level objectives for attributed revenue, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and brand impact, while being responsible for achieving them.

• Outline the partnership roadmap across diverse platforms and formats: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, events, and more.

• Identify, assess, negotiate, and manage relationships with ambassadors and partners across all tiers and categories.

• Create and sustain long-term relationships with key individuals — including athletes, health professionals, wellness creators, and brand collaborators.

• Oversee agency and platform relationships as needed, ensuring quality and strategic alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing ambassador programs, brand partnerships, or influencer marketing within DTC, health, wellness, or consumer brands.

• Proven success in developing partnership programs that yield measurable commercial results — not solely reach or impressions.

• Experience in managing a variety of partnership types — including talent, creators, brand collaborations, and affiliates.

• Strong skills in contract and commercial negotiations — you understand partner value and can structure deals accordingly.

• In-depth knowledge of the creator and talent landscape across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

• Strong understanding of partnership performance metrics and attribution frameworks.

• Exceptional relationship management skills — with talent, agents, agencies, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong analytical mindset — capable of interpreting performance dashboards and making informed decisions.

• Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Collaborate with a skilled team.

• Engage in a creative problem-solving environment.

• Experience a collaborative workplace culture.