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Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Social Media Manager for a leading automotive brand based in Bangkok. This role sits within the central strategy team, overseeing and coordinating social media activities across various local markets. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of global social media tools, excellent coordination skills, and a passion for staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of social commerce.
Responsibilities:
Central Strategy Coordination:
- Collaborate with the central strategy team to develop and implement social media plans aligned with the overall marketing strategy.
- Serve as the main point of contact for local markets, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of social media initiatives.
Global Social Media Tools:
- Leverage expertise in tools such as Sprinklr to manage, monitor, and optimize social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Stay informed about the latest updates and features of global social media tools, providing recommendations for their effective utilization within the organization.
Documentation and Follow-ups:
- Take detailed notes during meetings and ensure effective documentation of key decisions, action items, and timelines.
- Conduct timely follow-ups to ensure that tasks are completed according to the established timelines and standards.
Insights and Best Practices:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in social media and social commerce.
- Provide key insights and recommendations based on industry trends to enhance the brand's social media presence.
Social Commerce Expertise:
- Develop a deep understanding of social commerce and its implications for the automotive industry.
- Provide strategic guidance on incorporating social commerce elements into the brand's social media strategy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Social Media Manager, preferably in the automotive sector.
- Proficiency in global social media tools, with a strong preference for experience with Sprinklr.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Preferred Skills:
- Take ownership of projects and delivering on time
- Ability to encourage a positive, harmonious attitude among all personnel.
- Incredible strategic and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage themselves and their workload appropriately in a remote working environment.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Relationship building and management skills.
