Specialist – Influencer Marketing & Brand Partnerships
Location: Mumbai
About Us
StayVista is India’s largest villa hospitality brand and has redefined group getaways. Our handpicked luxury villas are present in every famous holiday destination across the country. We curate unique experiences paired with top-notch hospitality, creating unforgettable stays. Here, you will be a part of our passionate team, dedicated to crafting exceptional getaways and curating one-of-a-kind homes. We are a close-knit tribe, united by a shared love for travel and on a mission to become the most loved hospitality brand in India.
Why Work With Us?
At StayVista, you're part of a community where your ideas and growth matter. We’re a fast-growing team that values continuous improvement. With our skill upgrade programs, you’ll keep learning and evolving, just like we do. And hey, when you’re ready for a break, our villa discounts make it easy to enjoy the luxury you help create.
Your Role
As a Specialist at StayVista, you will be responsible for building and scaling StayVista’s influencer marketing and brand partnerships ecosystem by driving high-impact campaigns, identifying the right creator voices, and managing agency partnerships effectively. The role requires a strategic and performance-driven approach to blend luxury lifestyle storytelling with data-backed marketing decisions, while staying ahead of cultural and digital trends to position StayVista as a top-of-mind brand for luxury stays in India.
About You
- Build and scale the StayVista Influencer Playbook by defining creator selection standards, storytelling formats, and premium brand integration guidelines
- Manage influencer agencies end-to-end, including KPI setting, campaign execution, deliverable tracking, and talent alignment with StayVista’s luxury brand positioning
- Drive influencer marketing campaigns with a strong focus on premium aesthetics, platform performance, and brand storytelling
- Guide creators, agencies, and internal teams on content concepts, storyboards, and creative execution to ensure high-quality and engaging output
- Stay updated with social media trends, creator ecosystem shifts, platform algorithm changes, and emerging content formats to keep the brand ahead of the curve
- Analyze campaign effectiveness, creator performance, engagement trends, and content styles to continuously refine marketing strategies and improve brand impact
- Prospect, negotiate, and execute strategic partnerships with luxury and lifestyle brands to create unique brand collaborations and experiences
- Handle commercial discussions, influencer contracts, and long-term content usage rights effectively
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, brand, and content teams to ensure seamless campaign execution
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience in influencer marketing, preferably within premium lifestyle, hospitality, luxury, or D2C brands
- Proven experience in managing agencies and driving high-quality campaign outcomes
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills
- Deep understanding of the Indian creator ecosystem with a strong creative and cultural perspective
- This position includes tasks supporting Owner and Guest Management, as determined by organizational needs
Bonus Points - These are non-essential, but a bonus if you have them!
- Prior experience in scaling regional marketing campaigns that directly drove measurable bookings or revenue growth in the hospitality, travel, or lifestyle sector
Key Metrics: What you will drive and achieve
- Influencer Identification Influencer Mix Efficiency
- Content Effectiveness and Cultural Impact Agency and Influencer Management
- Trend Adoption Speed
Our Core Values: Are you a CURATER?
- Curious: Here, your curiosity fuels innovation.
- User-Centric: You’ll anticipate the needs of all our stakeholders and exceed expectations.
- Resourceful: You’ll creatively optimise our resources with solutions that elevate experiences in unexpected ways.
- Aspire: Keep learning, keep growing—because we’re all about continuous improvement.
- Trust: Trust is our foundation. You’ll work in a transparent, reliable, and fair environment.
- Enjoy: We believe in having fun while building something extraordinary.
StayVista Spirit: Our Behavioral Competencies – How We Work Together
- Business Acumen: You grasp the basics of our company, customers, and services, always thinking ahead in your work. You’re mindful of costs and benefits, making smart decisions while learning from risks and mistakes.
- Change Management: You’re open to change, adjusting quickly to new information or challenges. Always eager to learn, you find creative ways to improve your work and seek feedback for growth.
- Leadership: You set clear goals, guide your team with energy, and take full responsibility for the work, ensuring others respect your leadership through action.
- Customer Centricity: You understand both internal and external customer needs and take ownership in addressing any service issues. You maintain clear communication and handle customer interactions with patience and respect.
- Teamwork: You collaborate well with others, respecting diverse opinions and always contributing positively to the team. You keep lines of communication open and share your thoughts without judgment.
- Result Orientation: You take responsibility for completing tasks and proactively tackle challenges to exceed expectations. You’re quick to spot issues and address them efficiently, making decisive decisions with resourcefulness.
- Planning and Organizing: You handle multiple priorities well, staying organized and focused. You ensure your work is thorough, accurate, and aligned with set processes to meet goals effectively.
- Communication: You communicate your ideas clearly, encourage dialogue, and ensure timely responses to your team, clients, and manager. You assert your views confidently and use multiple channels to share information effectively.
StayVista is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decisions based on race, colour, religion, caste, creed, nationality, age, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.