Talent Manager SAMY L'Oréal Benelux

Are you that rare mix of negotiator, relationship builder, and data-driven thinker? Do you enjoy making deals, optimizing budgets, and keeping influencer collaborations on point for one of the biggest beauty brands? If so, this Talent Manager role is made for you!

As Talent Manager, you’ll take the lead on rate negotiations and partnership management for L'Oréal’s top campaigns. Your expertise in KPIs, budgets and building genuine connections will make you the trusted link between L’Oréal, agencies, and content creators. You’ll constantly seek smarter ways to maximize budget and impact, keeping our influencer partnerships efficient and future-ready.

What you'll do

• Negotiate influencer deals based on L'Oréal’s KPIs, rate cards, and industry best practices
• Analyze historical and real-time data to optimize costs and extract maximum value from the budget
• Oversee and control rate cards, annual contracts, and cost benchmarks across all influencer categories
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with influencers, agencies, and brand teams
• Foster a positive and human connection between L'Oréal brands and the creator community
• Work closely with Account Managers and Executives to ensure campaigns and influencer choices are perfectly aligned
• Conduct analysis to improve ongoing and future campaigns, always looking for ways to do it smarter
• Use tools like Shinebuzz and Traackr to keep benchmarks accurate and industry-driven

What we’re looking for

• At least 2 years of experience in influencer marketing, talent management, booking, or a similar role
• Team player who believes collaboration gets the best results
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, persuasive, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strategic thinker with a knack for optimizing costs and managing multiple negotiations
• Strong understanding of the influencer marketing industry, including agencies and market dynamics
• Familiarity with tools like Shinebuzz and Traackr
• Native Dutch speaker, fully comfortable in English; French is a plus

About SAMY

SAMY is a leading global social-first agency. We activate end-to-end media strategies, connecting with audiences in the most integrated and effective ways to solve key business challenges and make brands matter. We are the first international ecosystem fueled by creativity, technology, and culture, with a team of 900+ people across 20 offices and 55 markets, serving more than 270 leading clients in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. We create relevancy in the social universe for blue-chip brands such as L’Oréal, The North Face, Diageo, Microsoft, and Samsung. Our vision is to lead the evolution of brand communication. At our core, we are Bold, Human, and Transformative. SAMY is where your career pushes boundaries and unlocks your highest potential. We were born to go further, defy the status quo, and reshape our world. This is your opportunity to work globally, with exciting clients, on projects that shape the industry.

What we offer

• Mental health support: Access to OpenUp for mental health courses, health checks, interviews, and 1-on-1 consultations with a psychologist via phone, chat, and video
• Personal and professional growth: Workshops and inspiring speakers
• Fun and relaxation: Iconic theme parties, after-work drinks with our legendary smoke machine, and fun trips
• Lunch, snacks & drinks: Well-stocked fridge, healthy snacks, delicious coffee, and an unforgettable office bar with signature team5pm beer
• Pension savings: Save 2% of your gross wage with ASR Onsdoenpensioen, with the option to add more
• Cool gadgets: All the tools you need, including a Macbook
• Phone plan reimbursement: Claim up to €50 per month
• Unlimited vacation days (NL): Take as many as you’d like, based on mutual trust
• Commuting support: Free Swapfiets, public transport card, or even a new pair of sneakers
• Hybrid work modality: Flexible setup with 3 days in the office to connect, create, and inspire
• Flexible working hours: Promoting a healthy work-life balance
• International work environment: Diverse, multicultural team with opportunities to work from any office for 3 weeks per year
• Career growth opportunities: Access to career paths, in-house online training, and a mobility plan for international opportunities
• Entrepreneurial ecosystem: Participate in new ventures through SAMY Awards and Jaguar Incubator
• Global briefs: Contribute to SAMY’s global growth by joining client pitches and volunteering for projects aligned with your interests