Social Media & Marketing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an ambitious and creative individual with a passion for social media? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Social Media Assistant to join our long-established Electrical Wholesale and Decorative Lighting company. In addition, this role will involve implementing effective email marketing campaigns for both companies. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with at least 1 year of experience in producing social media campaigns and email marketing, who can thrive in both a team environment and working independently.
Responsibilities
- Take charge of developing and implementing dynamic social media strategies for our electrical wholesale and decorative lighting brands
- Show off your creativity by crafting engaging and captivating content across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Engage with our audience by monitoring and promptly responding to comments and inquiries on social media
- Stay ahead of the curve with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices, using them to elevate our brand's online presence
- Collaborate with our talented marketing team to execute powerful email marketing campaigns
- Analyse social media and email marketing performance metrics, providing valuable insights to optimise our strategies
- Be an active participant in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas to our overall marketing and branding initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in producing social media campaigns - email marketing would be advantageous, but not essential
- Proficiency in using various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn
- Proficient in Photoshop, Canva or other photo editing software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong creativity and ability to generate engaging content
- Familiarity with social media analytics tools and email marketing platforms
- Knowledge of current digital marketing trends and best practices
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills
We offer a competitive salary package and a collaborative, friendly work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for social media and digital marketing, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crawley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Social media marketing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SOCIAL-MEDIA-ASSISTANT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Social Media & Marketing Assistant roles across Medlock Electrical Distributors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,500 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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