How to Find Influencer Marketing Managers

As a creator, if you're still pitching to info@ emails in your attempt to reach influencer marketing managers, you're doing it all wrong.

Imagine doing all that hard work to put together a stunning portfolio, creating top-tier content, and drafting the perfect pitch, only to hit "send" to info@dreambrand.com...

And hear nothing but crickets.

It’s one of the most frustrating parts of being a creator: having incredible value to offer but no one to offer it to.

Here’s the professional secret: your pitch is only as good as the inbox it lands in.

Sending your proposal to a generic email address is like mailing a letter without a name on it. To get replies and land deals, you need to connect with the decision-maker.

How do you find the exact person you need to talk to at any brand, anywhere in the world?

First, Know Who You're Looking For

"Influencer Marketing Manager" is the most obvious title, but the person who hires creators can have many different names depending on the company's size and structure.

Your search should also include:

• Social Media Manager: Often the first point of contact for collaborations.

• Brand Manager: Responsible for the overall image and strategy of a specific product or brand line.

• Content Marketing Manager: Focused on creating content for the brand's channels (a key contact for UGC creators).

• PR Coordinator / Communications Manager: Manages the public image and relationships for the brand.

• For smaller companies or startups: Look for the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) or even the Founder / CEO.

If you've narrowed down the right title to look for, here's how you do it the smart way.

5 Modern Methods to Find the Correct Brand Contact for Collaboration

Method 1: The LinkedIn Power Search

LinkedIn is the most up-to-date professional directory on the planet. It’s your single best tool for this mission.

1. Search for the Company: Type your target brand's name into the LinkedIn search bar and go to their company page.

2. Click on "People": This will show you a list of employees on the platform.

3. Use Keywords: In the "Search employees by title, keyword, or school" bar, type in the job titles from the list above (e.g., "Brand Manager," "Social Media").

4. Analyze the Results: Look for people in the marketing department. For a company in the US, you might search for the "Marketing Manager at Khloe's. You now have a name and a title.

Method 2: Advanced Google Search

This pro-level trick lets you use Google to search LinkedIn with more precision. Go to Google and type in this formula:

site:linkedin.com/in "influencer marketing manager" "[brand name]"

This tells Google to only show you results for public LinkedIn profiles (site:linkedin.com/in) that contain the exact phrase "influencer marketing manager" and the brand's name.

Method 3: The Email Permutator and Verification Tool

Once you have a name from LinkedIn (e.g., Jane Doe) and the company's website (brand.com) you can intelligently guess their email.

Most companies use a standard format:

• jane.doe@brand.com

• janed@brand.com

• jdoe@brand.com

Instead of guessing blindly, use a free email verification tool (like Hunter.io, Clearbit, or any of the many alternatives) to check which combination is valid.

This dramatically increases your chances of landing in the right inbox.

Method 4: Scour Press Releases & News Articles

Go to Google News and search for your target brand's name. Find recent press releases about new product launches or marketing campaigns.

These articles almost always include a quote from a key person in the marketing department, giving you a name and a title.

Method 5: Leverage Professional Platforms (The Direct Connection)

The cold outreach process is a grind. Curated platforms are designed to be the shortcut.

Pitchbrand: This is the core of what we do. We vet brands and creators to ensure you're not pitching into the void.

When you connect with a brand on Pitchbrand, you are already talking to the right person, the one with the budget and the authority to say "yes."

It’s the most direct and efficient way to bypass the gatekeepers.

Platforms like ours are invaluable for creators serious about landing professional, paid deals, like those outlined in our guide on how to get paid brand deals as a beginner.

You've Found Them. Now What?

Finding the contact is only half the battle. Your outreach must be flawless.

• DON'T immediately spam their inbox. If you found them on LinkedIn, send a connection request with a short, personalized note first.

• DO prepare your professional assets beforehand. Have your stunning media kit that brands can't ignore and your clear, concise influencer rate card ready to go.

• DO craft a hyper-personalized email. This is where you shine. For a masterclass on writing emails that get replies, read our guide with 10 email outreach tips for creators.

From our experience, creators who take the time to find the right contact see dramatically better results. Here’s why:

• It bypasses gatekeepers: Your brilliant pitch doesn't get lost in a generic info@ The inbox is managed by an intern.

• It shows professionalism: It proves you're a serious business owner who does their research, not a spammer.

• It allows for Relationship Building: You're starting a conversation with a person, not a company. This is how long-term partnerships are born.

• It leads to clearer agreements: When you deal directly with the decision-maker, the path to a clear and fair UGC creator contract template is much smoother.

Lastly... Stop Pitching into the Void

Your creative talent deserves to be seen by the right people. Stop wasting your energy sending brilliant pitches to the wrong email addresses.

Using these strategic methods, like LinkedIn to join professional platforms, you transform your outreach from a game of chance into a targeted, professional business development strategy.

Take control of your pipeline.

Find the right person, send a personalized message, and start building the brand partnerships that will define your creative career.

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