Director, Influencer & Social Growth

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Melrose Park, IL, USA
In-Office
130K-145K Annually
Senior level
Retail
The Role
The Director, Creator & Cultural Growth will strategize and lead creator ecosystems and organic social growth to enhance brand relevance and drive revenue across various platforms.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. has led innovation in gifting for over 50 years. As discoverability and cultural relevance become critical growth drivers, we’re building a best-in-class Creator & Cultural Growth engine across brands including 1-800-Flowers, Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, and Personalization Mall.

 

This role leads strategy, team, and outcomes across creator, influencer, and organic social—ensuring these channels drive measurable business impact and strengthen brand authority.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Creator, Influencer & Social Leadership

  • Set the vision and strategy for creator, influencer, and organic social across brands
  • Lead teams responsible for day-to-day execution and performance across Creator/Influencer + Organic Social
  • Build a scalable creator ecosystem (influencers, cultural creators, UGC) that drives reach and relevance
  • Define the role of social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest) within the marketing ecosystem

Growth, Commerce & Impact

  • Connect creator and social programs to demand generation, revenue, and customer growth
  • Support social commerce and merchandising integration
  • Partner with Brand Marketing and Merchandising on key campaigns and product stories

Measurement & Accountability

  • Establish KPIs across engagement, discoverability, and revenue contribution
  • Partner with Marketing Investment & Forecasting to assess ROI and incrementality
  • Translate performance into clear, executive-level reporting

Cross-Functional Integration

  • Ensure creator and social programs align to campaign narratives
  • Partner across Brand, PR, Media, and Partnerships for cohesive execution

Team Leadership

  • Build and lead a high-performing team, including two senior managers
  • Create scalable processes, playbooks, and standards
  • Foster a culture of experimentation, accountability, and commercial impact

 


Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years in influencer marketing, social, or creator ecosystems
  • Proven ability to drive measurable business results
  • Strong commercial mindset connecting creator activity to revenue and LTV
  • Deep understanding of platforms, creator economics, and cultural trends
  • Experience leading high-performing teams and cross-functional work
  • eCommerce or digital experience preferred

Salary range $130k - $145k

Skills Required

  • 8-12+ years of experience in influencer marketing, social media strategy, or creator ecosystem leadership
  • Proven ability to develop and scale creator and influencer strategies that drive measurable business results
  • Strong commercial orientation with the ability to connect creator activities to revenue outcomes
  • Deep understanding of social platforms, creator economics, and cultural trends
  • Experience building and managing high-performing teams
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in fast-moving environments
  • Digital or eCommerce experience strongly preferred
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The Company
Carle Place, NY
3,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

1-800-FLOWERS.COM. Inc. is a leading provider of gifts for all celebratory occasions and our mission is to deliver smiles. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands includes everyday gifting and sharing products from 1-800-Flowers.com®, PersonalizationMall.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl's Cookies®, Shari's Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Harry & David®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman's Bakery℠, and Simply Chocolate®. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.

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