Social Media Director

Jobtailor

Tees Valley

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Social Media and Digital Strategy lead to own the success and delivery of the Social service for a portfolio of clients. You will translate business objectives into high-impact social campaigns, lead platform implementations, and ensure ROI through multi-channel strategies.

You will manage senior client relationships, mentor junior staff, and work cross-functionally to drive innovation, efficiency and profitability while pushing performance

Qualifications

  • Experience in Social Media marketing or digital strategy, with agency account management or team lead experience.
  • Extensive proven experience specialising in Social, agency or client side.
  • Deep understanding of Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest and emerging channels such as Reddit.
  • Expertise in external Social platforms and tools, analytics, forecasting and measurement.
  • Proficiency with social listening, analytics and management tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Sprinklr and Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Own the success and delivery of Visualsoft’s Social service.
  • Manage a portfolio of Social clients as the key relationship stakeholder.
  • Grow portfolio returns while ensuring the Social service is innovative, efficient and high quality.
  • Translate client business objectives into high-impact social media execution.
  • Lead implementation across relevant social platforms and deliver ROI.
  • Use best-in-class technology and partnerships to drive excellence.
  • Develop and oversee multi-channel social media strategies tailored to client goals, audiences and KPIs.
  • Integrate organic social, paid social, creator/influencer programmes and community management into client roadmaps.
  • Analyse campaign data and social analytics, report performance, provide insights and optimise strategies.
  • Lead high-level day-to-day client interactions as trusted advisor and strategic lead.
  • Ensure client satisfaction, retention, profitability, exceptional output and ROI.
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and participate in new-business pitches.
  • Oversee workflow allocation, project timelines and quality control.
  • Facilitate collaboration across internal teams.
  • Improve client results and take ownership of outcomes.
  • Monitor and improve NPS and CSAT through client relationships and service delivery.
  • Share positive and negative results with relevant stakeholders across the business.
  • Implement industry-leading and first-to-market strategies where beneficial.
  • Align departmental objectives with overarching business goals.
  • Identify personal development needs and take action to address them.

Skills

Social Media Marketing
Digital Strategy
Agency Management
Team Leadership
Client Relationship

Tools

Sprout Social
Hootsuite
Sprinklr
Google Analytics
Google Data Studio
Google Tag Manager

Job description

  • Own the success and delivery of Visualsoft’s Social service
  • Manage a portfolio of Social clients as the key relationship stakeholder
  • Grow portfolio returns while ensuring the Social service is innovative, efficient and high quality
  • Translate client business objectives into high-impact social media execution
  • Lead implementation across relevant social platforms and deliver ROI
  • Use best-in-class technology and partnerships to drive excellence
  • Develop and oversee multi-channel social media strategies tailored to client goals, audiences and KPIs
  • Integrate organic social, paid social, creator/influencer programmes and community management into client roadmaps
  • Analyse campaign data and social analytics, report performance, provide insights and optimise strategies
  • Lead high-level day-to-day client interactions as trusted advisor and strategic lead
  • Ensure client satisfaction, retention, profitability, exceptional output and ROI
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and participate in new-business pitches
  • Oversee workflow allocation, project timelines and quality control
  • Facilitate collaboration across internal teams
  • Improve client results and take ownership of outcomes
  • Monitor and improve NPS and CSAT through client relationships and service delivery
  • Share positive and negative results with relevant stakeholders across the business
  • Implement industry-leading and first-to-market strategies where beneficial
  • Align departmental objectives with overarching business goals
  • Identify personal development needs and take action to address them

Requirements

  • Experience in Social Media marketing or digital strategy, with agency account management or team lead experience
  • Extensive proven experience specialising in Social, agency or client side
  • Deep understanding of Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest and emerging channels such as Reddit
  • Expertise in external Social platforms and tools, analytics, forecasting and measurement
  • Proficiency with social listening, analytics and management tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Sprinklr and Google Analytics
  • Experience building and executing Social strategies in-house or for clients
  • Track record of managing and mentoring direct reports in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines independently and as part of a team
  • Senior-level client-facing experience
  • Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills, including pitching to marketing leads and stakeholders
  • Analytical and data-driven
  • Desirable: experience in ecommerce
  • Desirable: experience in other digital media channels
  • Desirable: Google Data Studio
  • Desirable: Attribution
  • Desirable: Google Tag Manager
  • Confident written and spoken communication and ability to present to and engage audiences
  • Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively and use own initiative
  • Self-motivated, can-do approach
  • Ability to manage client portfolios and build relationships supporting client success
  • Forward-thinking approach, including A/B testing and strategy improvement
  • Ability to navigate complex account or business decisions autonomously and mitigate client business risks
  • Ability to assimilate complex information and communicate it effectively to clients
  • Ownership of client financials, margins, revenue, costs, overheads, direct ROI, overall ROI and cross-channel attribution
  • Accountability for client and team performance and ability to address underperformance
  • Track record of demonstrating company values
  • Commitment to personal development and acquiring new skills
  • Expert in chosen specialism and go-to resource for marketing executives and account directors

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy, with a strong focus on client relationship management and delivering high-impact social media execution. Proficient in analytics and performance optimization, ensuring client satisfaction and driving portfolio growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Campaign Strategy Development
  • Team Leadership

Hard Skills

  • Social Media Strategy
  • Digital Strategy
  • Campaign Analysis
  • Performance Measurement
  • A/B Testing
  • Ecommerce Experience
  • Attribution
  • Cross-Channel Attribution
  • Portfolio Management
  • Client Financial Management

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-Motivated
  • Collaborative Approach

Industry Keywords

  • Meta
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Social Listening
  • Community Management
  • Client Satisfaction
  • NPS
  • CSAT

Tools & Technologies

  • Sprout Social
  • Hootsuite
  • Sprinklr
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Data Studio
  • Google Tag Manager
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