About the Role
As the Lead Influencer Marketing & Partnerships, you will significantly scale our influencer channel for Yoshi en Tea and lay the groundwork for expansion into a new vertical. This role is pivotal in defining how Yoshi en connects with its audience, leveraging influencers and partners to amplify our presence and establish a strong brand reputation. You will strategically lead influencer & partnerships initiatives, reporting directly to the C-Suite, and manage/mentor a Junior Influencer Marketing Specialist. This is a hands-on leadership role demanding strategic vision, creativity, and the ability to manage complexity.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the influencer marketing strategy for Yoshi en, setting the foundation for long-term substantial and profitable growth and impact across the DACH region.
- Identify and collaborate with top-tier influencers and thought leaders in the health, food, and lifestyle sectors.
- Coordinate with the Sunday Natural Influencer Marketing and Sales Teams to leverage their network of therapists and doctors for strategic outreach regarding functional teas.
- Oversee every aspect of influencer partnerships, from outreach and onboarding to campaign execution and performance analysis.
- Act as the leader and direct mentor for the Junior Influencer Marketing Specialist, guiding them in daily operations and campaign execution for the tea brand.
- Plan, organize, and execute physical and digital influencer events to deepen relationships and generate high-quality brand visibility.
- Initiate and define the strategic plan for the Influencer Marketing channel of our new premium skincare brand, preparing the channel for its launch phase in 2026.
- Develop creative strategies for the new skincare vertical that resonate with the target audience and align with the brand’s values of quality and authenticity.
- Keep a pulse on the latest industry trends, technologies, and influencer developments, applying insights to both the scaling tea channel and the planning of the new skincare channel.
- Track campaign performance, analyze data, and ensure we’re maximizing ROI while staying within budget across all influencer activities.
- Brainstorm innovative approaches to influencer marketing that captivate audiences and elevate our brand identity across our portfolio.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of the DACH influencer ecosystem.
- Proven success building relationships, executing impactful campaigns, and managing a direct report.
- Thrive in startup environments where you’re both the strategist and the executor.
- Skilled at forging strong partnerships with influencers and ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes, all while keeping an eye on the budget.
- Use metrics to measure success, optimize campaigns, and make data-backed decisions that enhance brand impact.
- Big-picture thinker with an eye for detail, capable of juggling multiple projects while keeping everything running smoothly.
- Naturally outgoing, love building connections, and enjoy attending events to expand your reach and influence.
- Passion for tea and tea culture aligns perfectly with our mission to create a world-class tea experience.
- Native or C1-Level in German and fluent in English.
- Ready to work a minimum of four days a week from our Berlin office.
Skills
- Influencer Marketing
- Partnerships
- Strategy Development
- Campaign Execution
- Performance Analysis
- Negotiation
- Data Analysis
- Event Management
- Mentoring
- Networking
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Lead
- Senior
Benefits
- Appealing discount on all products.
- 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year.
- Urban Sports Club membership.
- Swapfiets bike rental.
- Subsidy for the BVG ticket.
- Various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia.
- Real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives.
- Opportunity to contribute expertise and implement great ideas.
- Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas.
- Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events.
About the Company
- As a multi-brand eCommerce group, we are uniting brands such as Yoshi en, EdenEve and Dr. Schweikart, all driven by the principles of quality, fairness, innovation, and naturalness.
- Originating as sister companies of Sunday Natural and founded by Jörg Schweikart, these labels operate financially independent, each with its own distinct products and brand identities.
- Each brand is in diverse phases of business growth, possessing unique products and brand identities.
