Social Media Brand Ambassador - Boston, MA

Follett Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Social Media Brand Ambassador to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic to campus stores. This role involves creating engaging content across various social media platforms and collaborating with university administrators to support local marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing creativity and analytical skills to develop effective marketing strategies. Join a team that values innovation and community engagement, making a meaningful impact on the collegiate experience for students and faculty alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media marketing and content creation.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and adapt strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead local marketing tactics on campus through social media and in-store efforts.
• Engage with university administrators and develop local marketing calendars.

Skills

Social Media Marketing

Content Creation

Project Management

Analytics

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

Content Management Systems

Job description

Position Overview
Join the Follett Team where employees are valued, respected, and offered career paths throughout its many campus locations.
Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer, providing students, faculty, staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools, and retail services needed to successfully support the collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million students through its 1,100 physical and 1,750 eCommerce campus stores across North America.
The Social Media Brand Ambassador will lead local marketing tactics on campus, via in-store and social media efforts, driving traffic, overall awareness, and sales for campus stores.
Responsibilities
Social Marketing:
* Adapt social media strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic in-store and online on various platforms (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter/X, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.).
* Execute on guidance provided by the Senior Social Media Manager.
* Create regular, original, on-brand content for social media, including copy/storytelling, video, live streams, and photography.
* Manage time and projects by utilizing a team content calendar and submitting content for approval at least 1 week in advance.
* Grow social media audiences on all platforms with the use of promotions, contests, partnerships, and other effective tactics.
* Analyze performance metrics and trends on a weekly basis to refine content creation for optimal outcomes.
* Collaborate with other Student Marketing Directors, influencers, athletes, and administrators through social media content to establish meaningful connections and drive traffic to the store.
* Meet regularly with the Senior Social Media Manager on campaigns, social media best practices, etc.
* Respond to customer service inquiries on social media and through the website.
In-Store Marketing:
* Engage university administrators to support and drive traffic to the Campus Store.
* Develop a local marketing calendar and execution plan that includes key campus events (sports, graduation, etc.) in addition to creating excitement for non-key event weeks.
* Track marketing tactics and execution for campaigns, store events, and local initiatives.
* Act as the liaison between the store and the in-house creative/production team to develop desired marketing collateral to support local marketing efforts.
* Develop relationships with school contacts, including marketing, admissions, alumni, athletics, etc., to engage support for sharing of local initiatives to drive commissionable sales.
* Discuss local strategy with OTC marketing partners for execution of strategy.
* Meets regularly with the Campus Store Director/Manager on the local marketing calendar.
* Generate and activate in-store events and manage marketing operations to increase foot traffic to the store during non-event times, including NIL opportunities, scavenger hunts, etc.
* Supports national marketing initiatives at the store level.
* Maintain in-store signage, online image maintenance, and EDU compliance.
Other duties as assigned.