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Thanks to some sensational new client wins and an ambitious growth period ahead, we have a rare opportunity for a Senior Social Media Manager to join our ambitious and fast-paced Manchester team.
If you are an experienced Senior Social Media Manager with a flair for creativity and a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering world-class social media campaigns, then this could be the role for you!
As a Senior Social Media Manager you will be the driving force behind developing and implementing social media strategies for some of the UK’s most well known brands. You will serve as the primary point of contact, building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, understanding their goals, and delivering exceptional results.
The right fit
Over the last 10+ years, we’ve worked hard to achieve a fantastic culture at Smoking Gun. There are no egos here. It’s a truly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering award-winning work.
Smoking Gun’s values (nurture, aspiration, accountability, courage, adaptability and rigour) are embedded into the agency’s day to day operations, and we regularly recognise and reward staff for demonstrating these values within their roles.
It’s really important that whoever joins our team fits these values and will match our passion, positivity and supportive culture, whilst delivering world class work.
More About The Role
The role is full-time and on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for –
* Developing and executing social media strategies and campaigns aligned with clients’ brand objectives and target audiences
* Manage and oversee all social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, and publishing across various platforms
* Working collaboratively with SG’s Creative Manager to deliver world class, highly innovative and inherently social campaigns
* Establishing strong relationships with clients at a senior level, acting as the main day-to-day contact for all digital campaign related activities
* Monitoring social media trends, tools, and applications to ensure our agency stays ahead of the curve in utilising new features and technologies effectively
* Maintaining relationships with the major global social platforms
* Continuously monitor campaign performance and adjust strategies as required to ensure campaign success
* Conducting in-depth social media audits and analysis, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimise campaign performance
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including creative, marketing, and account management, to develop integrated campaigns that deliver against objectives
* Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, ensuring our agency remains at the forefront of social media marketing strategies
* Leading and mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their professional growth
* Leading client meetings. Ensuring that preparation for the meeting is well organised and that account directors or seniors are fully briefed on meeting contents.
* Promoting our range of services and the expansion of business with existing clients
* Working with the senior team on new business briefs and pitches
* Ensuring projects are completed to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
Essential Experience/ Requirements
* Approx. 3 years experience working on big brand social media accounts, preferably within an agency or similar creative environment
* Strong knowledge of various social media platforms, their functionalities, and best practices for organic and paid campaigns
* Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms to track and measure performance
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging content
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights to drive strategy
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work
* Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and team members
Company Package/ Perks
Salary banding – £35-40k.
As well as a competitive salary, you will also receive –
* 25 days holiday and your birthday off
* Statutory pension scheme
* Company laptop
And we also offer our colleagues –
* Hybrid/ flexible working
* Summer hours where you can finish early everyday, throughout July and August
* A structured development programme including monthly 121s with line manager and quarterly performance reviews
* Access to a dedicated mentor as part of our company-wide mentor scheme
* Personal development fund – £250 a year to spend on anything you want to develop an interest/ hobby/ life skill, non work related
* Regular socials / team building activities
* Monthly lunch and learn sessions featuring external experts
* Peer to peer reward system where points can be cashed in for vouchers, days off, meals out etc
* Discretionary annual company bonus scheme
* Work anniversary gifts
* Exclusive Perks – with discounts on lifestyle items from shopping to gyms to cinemas etc
* Volunteer days – up to x4 paid volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice
* Sabaattacial after 10 years service
* Office balcony and bbq where colleagues can work or dine alfresco
A Bit About Smoking Gun
We don’t do PR. We shift consumer behaviour. We build trust. We change perceptions. We move audiences.
We do intelligent, disruptive, ingenious communications campaigns – that solve real business problems.
For brands with balls, and brains – welcome to Smoking Gun.
When the gun fires, you need to be able to measure the smoke. We’re the agency with seven global effectiveness awards for impacting business goals.
We’re authentic storytellers, with a purpose. Our culture is built on values of aspiration, adaptability and accountability. Our people are courageous, rigorous and nurturing in all they do. At Smoking Gun, you’ll connect with some of the most experienced minds in the industry – strategists, creatives and former national news editors.
Spanning B2C and B2B, our roster includes market leaders and pioneering start-ups – all sharing our challenger brand mentality to disrupt norms and push boundaries.
If you think you could be a great addition to our ingenious team, please send your CV to jobs@smokinggun.agency
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