Kukoon Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Hey! We’re Kukoon, and we are recruiting for anInfluencer Marketing Specialistto join the team.
Overview
We are looking for a commercially-driven and creatively-minded Influencer Marketing Specialist to take full ownership of Kukoon’s ambassador, influencer, and affiliate strategy. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling a high-performing partner ecosystem to drive brand visibility, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. You will sit at the intersection of Content, Social, and Performance Marketing, owning the full funnel from recruitment to ROI.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a data-led influencer strategy across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
* Identify, recruit, and manage a diverse roster of brand-aligned micro, macro, and celebrity influencers.
* Own outreach, negotiations, contracts, briefs, and campaign coordination.
* Plan and execute influencer-led product launches, campaigns, and giveaways.
* Measure performance (reach, engagement, conversions) and iterate for scale.
Affiliate Program Management
* Build relationships with top affiliates, networks, and performance partners.
* Work with tech (e.g. Awin, ShopLTK, Supermetrics) to onboard and track affiliate performance.
* Optimize commissions, creative assets, and landing pages for partner success.
* Report weekly/monthly on sales, CPA, ROI, and channel attribution.
* Act as a brand evangelist to secure mutually beneficial partnerships across content creators, lifestyle media, blogs, review sites, and communities.
* Coordinate with the content, paid media, and email teams to amplify partner content and user-generated content (UGC).
* Collaborate with the ecommerce and trading teams to align influencer/affiliate activations with product pushes and seasonal trading calendars.
Requirements
Must-Haves
* 3+ years’ experience in Influencer or Affiliate Marketing, ideally in a fast-paced direct-to-customer or eCommerce environment.
* Strong understanding of social platform trends, creator economics, and performance tracking.
* Commercial mindset with a relentless focus on ROI and revenue-driving partnerships.
* Experience with influencer platforms (e.g. GRIN, Upfluence) and affiliate networks/tools.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and own a function end-to-end.
Nice-to-Haves
* Existing relationships with UK and EU-based creators or affiliate partners in the home/lifestyle/fashion space.
* Experience running TikTok creator campaigns or seeding programs.
* Familiarity with GA4, Shopify, and affiliate attribution tools.
KPIs & Success Metrics
* Influencer reach & engagement rate
* Affiliate revenue & ROI
* Partner retention and satisfaction
* Contribution to total marketing revenue
* % of new customer acquisition via creator/partner channels
Kukoon is on a mission to transform home living through affordable, trend-led design. As we scale across the UK and beyond, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping how the brand shows up via influential voices and trusted recommendations. If you’re a hustler who thrives at the crossroads of creativity and commerce, we want to talk.
What do we offer in return?
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with work and play:
* 4 day working week, 6 months per year! Have every Friday off between April and September without using any Annual Leave!
* Highly competitive salary.
* Joining one of the UK’s top online Home & Decor companies, with ambitious growth targets and significant international expansion plans.
* Experience in a fast paced digital-first company that thrives on continually improving.
* Electric Car onsite charging.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay.
* Basically giving rugs away for free with a huge employee discount!
* Great working culture that values people who work hard, achieve results and like to have a bit of craic doing it.
* Perfect for someone who thrives in a company championing work/life balance.
We are Kukooners
At Kukoon, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We know that diverse teams bring fresh ideas, different perspectives, and better results. No matter your background or story, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need during the application process, just let us know.
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