Social Media Manager

Role: Social Media ManagerLocation: Brighton (Hybrid)Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pmPay: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Social Media Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, an exciting household name in the retail industry, at their vibrant office in Brighton.

Benefits:

• Pension & Bonus: Contributory pension, up to 20% bonus
• Healthcare: Private medical, dental, healthcare cash plan
• Protection: Life assurance (3x salary), income protection
• Leave & Discounts: 23 days annual leave, 50% employee discount
• Perks: Holiday buy, pension top-up, retirement planning
• Extras: On-site nursery, health screening, EAP, shopping discounts, volunteering opportunities
• Rewards: Global EBITDA multiplier, £100 LOVE Money, loyalty awards

The Requirements:

• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Suite
• Photography & Video Editing: Skilled in using a camera, photo, and video editing
• Social Media Expertise: Minimum 4 years of experience in social media roles
• Project & Change Management: Ability to manage projects and adapt to change
• Strategic & Critical Thinking: Problem-solving mindset, ability to influence at all levels
• Creativity & Design: Strong design flair and creative content creation
• Attention to Detail & Time Management: High accuracy, ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Communication & Organisation: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills
• Industry Experience: Experience in a complex global organisation (retail brand experience is a plus)

The Role:

• Develop and execute a global social media strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Create engaging content that reflects brand messaging and resonates with audiences.
• Manage the content calendar, ensuring consistent scheduling across platforms.
• Foster audience engagement by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries.
• Work with Customer Care to ensure efficient handling of customer queries.
• Track and analyse key social media metrics to measure performance and optimise strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on influencer campaigns and paid social media initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging social media trends and integrate them into strategies.
• Monitor online conversations to manage brand reputation and escalate concerns as needed.
• Work cross-functionally to align content, campaigns, and overall brand strategy.

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer a dynamic and creative work environment within a well-known retail brand, excellent career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, then please apply to this Social Media Manager role below or call Jamie Woodward on between 9:00am and 5:30pm.