Job Title: Social Media Lead
Company: Wilsons Pet Food Location: On-site – Glasgow Office Type: Full Time
About Wilson's Pet Food
Wilsons Pet Food is a premium manufacturer of dog food, dedicated to helping dogs thrive through our high quality, natural food. We're passionate about animal wellbeing, honest ingredients, and building a trusted relationship with pet owners. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a creative and strategic Social Media Lead to bring our brand to life across social platforms and drive significant growth.
The Role
As Social Media Lead, you will own and execute our social media strategy across key platforms. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content, growing our community, and strengthening our brand voice while driving awareness, engagement, and sales.
1. Content Planning & Creation
Develop and maintain a monthly social media content calendar aligned with brand campaigns and marketing goals.
Create and star in engaging, on-brand visuals and copy across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and
LinkedIn (and other relevant platforms as necessary) to grow brand visibility.
Ensure all content reflects our brand voice, values, and messaging.
Stay up to date with social media trends, especially within the pet and lifestyle sector, and apply relevant ideas to content strategy to drive sales, engagement and education.
2. Social Media Management
Schedule, publish, and monitor posts across all social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
Respond to comments, messages, and community interactions in a timely, friendly, and
professional manner with relationship and community building in mind.
Monitor conversations around the brand, industry, and competitors.
3. Affiliate Scheme & Ambassador Program
Manage and grow the company's affiliate marketing program, recruiting new partners and ensuring they have all necessary resources to produce exceptional UGC.
Coordinate with brand ambassadors to ensure regular content creation, brand alignment, and product promotion and engage with dog owners across all platforms.
Track affiliate and ambassador performance, ensuring goals and KPIs are met.
4. Monthly Reporting & Analysis
Compile monthly reports detailing social media performance, affiliate results, and ambassador activity.
Analyse engagement, reach, conversions, and ROI to optimise future strategies.
Monitor trends, present insights and recommendations to the marketing team and management specific to each platform.
About You
Proven experience managing social media accounts for a brand (pet, lifestyle, or e-commerce experience is a bonus)
Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices
Strong team player, able to think of your feet and jump on opportunities when they present themselves
Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone of voice
Confident creating and editing content (especially short-form video)
Creative, organised, and able to manage multiple projects at once
Data-driven mindset with experience analysing performance and optimising content
Passion for pets and animal wellbeing
What We Offer
The opportunity to work with a growing, purpose-driven pet food brand
A creative role with real ownership and impact
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Feed your dog for free