UGC Partnership Manager
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R25,900 – R31,450 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Influencer Management & New BusinessLocation:Hybrid / RemoteCompany:CrowdmakersOverviewWe’re hiring a Partnerships Manager to run two equally important areas of the business:
* 50% Influencer & UGC partnerships for clients
* 50% Sales development & new business opportunities
This role sits between delivery and growth. You’ll be responsible for building creatorpartnerships that drive results for clients, while also helping Crowdmakers identify andopen new commercial opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesInfluencer & UGC Partnerships (50%)
* Researching, sourcing and approaching influencers and creators
* Managing outreach, negotiations and bookings for client campaigns
* Building and maintaining a reliable creator network
* Coordinating UGC delivery with internal teams and clients
* Tracking partnerships, content usage and performance results
Sales Development & Partnerships (50%)
* Proactively identifying brands that are a strong fit for Crowdmakers
* Outreach to potential clients via email, LinkedIn and other channels
* Opening conversations and qualifying opportunities
* Passing warm leads into the CEO for closing
* Feeding back market insight, trends and opportunities
What We’re Looking For
* Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal)
* Comfortable initiating conversations with creators and brands
* Experience in relationship building, account management and, partnerships
* Commercial mindset with attention to detail
* Organised and self-directed
* Good understanding of social platforms and creator ecosystems
Benefits
* Remote / hybrid working
* Flexible hours
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →