One of the country’s largest motor trade organisations, Hippo Motor Group, is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Media Executive to work closely with the Head of Marketing and the marketing team. We are a trailblazing, award-winning company, operating in the thriving automotive business community of Lancashire.

We are seeking a highly motivated Social Media Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies that promote our brand, engage with our target audience, and drive business growth. The Social Media Executive will work closely with the marketing and content teams to create and manage social media campaigns across various platforms.

Marketing

Department

£27,000 - £33,000 DOE

Salary

Full - Time

Employment Type

Job Reference

Develop and implement social media strategies that align with our brand and business objectives.
Create engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) that resonates with our target audience.
Manage and execute social media campaigns, including creating content calendars, scheduling posts, and tracking performance metrics.
Monitor social media trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate social media campaigns with other marketing activities, such as email marketing and content marketing.
Respond to customer inquiries and comments on social media channels in a timely and professional manner.
Analyse and report on social media performance metrics, such as engagement rates, follower growth, and conversion rates.
Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices.

2+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in a similar industry.
Automotive experience or strong interest
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with social media management tools.
Knowledge of social media advertising platforms, such as Facebook Ads and LinkedIn Ads.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Creativity and a passion for social media and digital marketing.

Lunch on Hippo when passing probation
Departmental incentives

Works social events.

2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal

5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and access to private health care

10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher

Employee of the quarter scheme

Refer a friend scheme.

Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.

Internal development and progression opportunities

Hippo Legends scheme

Senior account manager status

Eye care vouchers

Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

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