Assistant Social Media Manager

Assistant Social Media Manager
£44,880 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)

Location:

Manchester/Scunthorpe (hybrid working - typically two to three days per week spent across our Manchester and Scunthorpe offices, with at least one day each week based in Scunthorpe)

Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. As an Assistant Social Media Manager in our brand-new Customer Experience team, you'll help to define our social media presence, create engaging content, and make sure our brand stands out online. If you know how to use Linked In to build strong B2B relationships, drive engagement, and attract new business opportunities, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base.

Social media is a big part of that journey. This role is key to how we engage with our partners, share success stories, and raise awareness about the great things our wholesale offer has to give. Linked In is our main channel for business growth, and this role leads the way in using it to support partner retention and acquisition. From shaping our brand voice to running paid campaigns, it makes sure our activity builds trust and positions Co-op Wholesale as a leader in the B2B market.

This is where you come in.

This is your chance to help bring new ideas to life and make a real impact across Co-op Wholesale. Be part of it.

• Develop and deliver a social media strategy that supports our brand and business goals
• Lead paid and organic Linked In campaigns to help retain partners and attract new ones
• Own and grow our B2C channels (Instagram and Facebook) and build campaigns that convert engagement into in‑store visits
• Help to create and schedule content that targets a variety of audiences and delivers on our campaign objectives
• Share content such as partner success stories, new business wins, and leadership updates
• Monitor engagement, run A/B tests, and use insights to improve performance
• Support crisis communications and reputation management alongside PR and Communications colleagues
• Share social media best practices