Social Media Manager

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness  | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Manager to join our team and lead the growth of our social media communities across multiple platforms, in alignment with our business objectives and driving significant global brand awareness. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping our social and influencer strategy, creating compelling content, and fostering world-class engagement to elevate global brand awareness.

Requirements

The Details

• Develop and execute social media strategies that align with our growth objectives, boosting brand awareness and driving traffic.
• Plan, create, and schedule engaging content across all platforms, keeping the social calendar dynamic, vibrant, and consistent.
• Collaborate on campaigns to ensure all initiatives align with Kurt Geiger’s brand ethos and objectives.
• Manage daily community engagement - responding to comments and messages and keeping conversations active across channels.
• Lead and mentor the Social Media Assistant, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure high-quality content and workflow efficiency.
• Support influencer gifting and content creator collaborations, ensuring partnerships align with brand objectives and generate engaging content.
• Work closely with the Head of Social Media and Influencer Marketing to amplify campaigns and increase engagement.
• Support organic boosting initiatives, including Spark codes, in collaboration with the paid social team to grow audiences and enhance campaigns.
• Track, measure, and report on social media performance, analyzing metrics to provide actionable insights and inform future strategies.
• Maintain the Kurt Geiger tone of voice across all content, ensuring consistency and resonance with our audience.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Social Media Manager, ideally within the fashion industry.
• Results-driven, with strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficient in social media and analytics tools such as Dash Hudson, Tribe Dynamics, Iconosquare, Sprout Social, ShopMy and Google Analytics.
• Deep understanding of social media trends and the nuances of each platform.
• High interest in all things social, pop culture, and the US market, with a keen eye for emerging trends and cultural moments.
• Excellent creative and communication skills, with the ability to craft on-brand messaging.
• Highly organised with strong process orientation and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine love for Kurt Geiger!

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Incredible shoes and handbags
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support
• Gym discounts
• Plus many more!

Our Culture  

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Our Stores The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963.  Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness |  For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism