Senior Social Media Manager

Placements24; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Bonuses

Generous leave

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead a major client’s social strategy and execution from Randburg, Gauteng. You will drive engagement, brand voice, and high-impact campaigns across platforms while managing a team of social media professionals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in social media marketing, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and proven expertise in analytics, SEO/SEM, and paid social advertising. You will optimize budgets and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 7+ years in social media marketing, 3+ in management.
• Proven ability to scale social programs.
• Experience with analytics, SEO/SEM, and paid social.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop a data-driven social media strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee content creation and publishing across platforms.
• Mentor a team of social media specialists and creators.
• Lead innovative campaigns and initiatives.
• Analyze metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Manage social media budget and optimize ad spend.
• Build relations with influencers and partners.
• Stay ahead of trends and platform updates.
• Ensure brand consistency and crisis communication plans.

Connaissances

Social media strategy

Team leadership

Analytics

Content creation

Paid social

Budget management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Master's degree

Outils

Google Analytics

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Social Media Manager to lead their social media strategy and execution in Randburg , Gauteng. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of building and scaling social media presence, driving engagement, and achieving measurable business results. You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge social media campaigns, managing the brand's voice across all platforms, and leading a team of social media professionals. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in social media marketing, analytics, and emerging trends. Join a leading organization that values creativity, innovation, and impactful digital storytelling. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on brand perception and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, data-driven social media strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the creation, curation, and publication of compelling content across all social media channels.
• Manage and mentor a team of social media specialists and content creators.
• Lead the development of innovative social media campaigns and initiatives.
• Monitor social media performance, analyze key metrics, and provide actionable insights and reports.
• Manage the social media budget effectively and optimize ad spend for maximum ROI.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all social media communications.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage online reputation effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in social media marketing, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven success in developing and executing large-scale social media strategies.
• Expertise in social media analytics tools, SEO, and SEM principles.
• Strong understanding of content creation, community management, and paid social advertising.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and optimizing ad campaigns.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing social media landscapes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Benefits

This senior role offers a highly competitive annual salary of R , based in Randburg , Gauteng. Our client provides exceptional opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and exposure to industry-leading practices. You will be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong focus on innovation and employee growth. Benefits include comprehensive medical aid, generous leave policies, and performance-based bonuses. Join a dynamic team and shape the future of our brand's digital presence.