Partnership/Influencer Manager

Afina is seeking a driven Partnership/Influencer Manager to spearhead strategic collaborations that amplify brand presence and accelerate growth. You will own the full partnerships lifecycle—from identifying and pitching prospective partners to negotiating deals, managing relationships, and measuring impact across influencer marketing, professional endorsements, brand collaborations, and affiliate programs.

• Influencer Strategy & Outreach: Identify, recruit, and manage relationships with influencers, content creators, and brand ambassadors across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and podcasts in beauty, wellness, skincare, and lifestyle verticals.
• Professional Partnerships: Build relationships with dermatologists, estheticians, trichologists, and skincare professionals to drive credibility-driven endorsements, co-branded content, and referral programs.
• Brand Collaborations: Source and execute co-marketing partnerships with complementary brands in wellness, clean beauty, home, and lifestyle categories.
• Affiliate & Ambassador Programs: Develop and scale affiliate and ambassador programs, including commission structures, onboarding, content guidelines, and performance tracking.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate partnership terms, manage budgets, draft agreements, and ensure collaborations deliver strong ROI.
• Campaign Management: Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to develop partnership campaign briefs, content calendars, and launch plans.
• Performance & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on partnership KPIs including reach, engagement, conversions, and revenue attribution.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of trends in influencer marketing, wellness/beauty space, and competitor partnership activity.

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in partnerships, influencer marketing, or business development in beauty, wellness, skincare, or consumer products
• Proven track record of sourcing, closing, and managing high-impact partnerships that drive measurable business results
• Strong existing network of influencers, content creators, or industry professionals in beauty/wellness space
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics tools to measure campaign performance
• Self-starter mentality comfortable working autonomously in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice to Have:

• DTC (direct-to-consumer) brand experience
• Affiliate platform familiarity
• Understanding of dermatology, skincare science, or water quality
• Retail or wholesale partnership negotiation experience
• Content creation or social media management background

Benefits & Perks:

• Remote-friendly culture with flexibility and autonomy
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Equity options
• Free Afina products and generous employee discounts
• Mission-driven brand focused on improving daily wellness routines
• High-growth stage where partnerships directly shape company trajectory