Social Media Marketing/Sales Assistant
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Social Media Marketer and Sales Assistant. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our brand presence, increasing customer engagement and supporting our sales efforts..
Responsibilities
- Social media management.
- Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Create and publish compelling content across various social media platforms.
- Monitor social media channels for trends, feedback and opportunities to engage with the audience.
- Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Utilise social media analytics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Community building.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with followers, customers and influencers.
- Foster a sense of community by facilitating conversations and interactions.
- Collaborate with influencers and brand advocates to amplify our message and reach new audiences.
- Plan and execute creative campaigns, contests and promotions to drive user engagement.
- Sales support.
- Assist the Sales team with lead generation activities including prospect research and outreach.
- Create sales collateral, presentations and pitch decks to support the sales process.
- Coordinate with marketing and product teams to ensure alignment of messaging and goals.
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars and preparing reports.
- Content creation.
- Develop engaging content including posts, stories, videos and graphics.
- Ensure content is aligned with brand guidelines and resonates with the target audience.
- Collaborate with design and copywriting teams to produce high-quality visual and written assets.
- Analytics and reporting.
- Track and analyse social media metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
- Generate reports and insights to inform decision making and optimise performance.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve social media strategies.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, product and customer support.
- Communicate effectively to ensure alignment of goals, messaging and priorities.
- Contribute ideas and insights to brainstorming sessions and strategy meetings.
- Professional development.
- Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in social media marketing and sales.
- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Proactively seek opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Analytical skills.
- Proficiency in analysing social media metrics and KPIs to measure performance and inform decision making.
- Ability to derive insights from data and identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and reporting methods.
- Communication skills.
- Clear and concise written communication skills for crafting social media posts, responses and reports.
- Strong verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders.
- Active listening skills to understand customer needs, feedback and preferences.
- Willingness to experiment with new formats, trends, and strategies to keep content fresh and engaging.
- Problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and adapt to evolving social media landscapes.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to share ideas, provide feedback and support colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Time management and organisation.
- Strong time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and organisational skills to manage content calendars, schedules and project timelines.
Desirable Skills
- Creativity and innovation.
- Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique and attention-grabbing content ideas.
- Continuous learning.
- Eagerness to stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social media marketing and sales.
- Proactive approach to seeking out learning opportunities through training, workshops and self-study.
Further Information
The Employer is: APP-LOCAL Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: 16/17 £6.40, 18/20yrs £8.60, 21yrs or over £11.44 per hour
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.
- Vacancy ID
- 1654423
- Job Sector
- Marketing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- See further information.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 30/04/2024
- Closing date
- 11/06/2024
- Worktime
- Flexible