Social Media Manager; Drinks

Overview

Social Media Manager(Drinks)

Location:

High Street Kensington (Hybrid 3 x days a week)

Reporting to:
Social Media Lead

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ABOUT US:

Want to work for a disruptive social-first marketing agency in the heart of London? re:act was founded by two global FMCG marketers with experience in Health & Beauty, Gaming, Food & Drink and Technology, and since 2019 re:act marketing has grown from a team of 2 to now over 40 employees.

Working with top market-leading clients across multiple sectors, we are a social-first agency that truly believes in developing content that means something to consumers. Brands are no longer defined by what they say about themselves, but by what real people say about them. Our agency creates unique moments that matter to the consumer, which allows brands to own conversations in a creative and engaging manner.

Our experienced team creates content both online and offline that travels with feeling and puts conversations at the heart of everything.

We are looking for someone with social-first experience, energy, ideas, drive and grit who thrives on creating world-class social-first content that cuts through for our clients and truly delivers for our brands.

We’re looking for a Social Media Manager specifically with drinks sector experience and significant, provable experience running successful Tik Tok accounts, to lead social-first thinking for some of the most exciting brands in the category. You’ll manage a small team of Social Media Executives, help shape channel strategy, and create work that genuinely cuts through in culture.

As a social-first agency, we believe the best ideas start with the platform and the audience. If you understand how drinks brands show up in culture, can spot trends before they peak, and know how to turn social insight into standout creative, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

You’ll work closely with the members of the Social Team, and cross-functional teams to deliver social strategies, creator partnerships and content that drives measurable results for our clients.

Line Management & Development

• Manage, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Social Media Executives, creating an environment where creativity, collaboration and accountability thrive.
• Act as a positive role model within the team, supporting the development of future managers through coaching, feedback and guidance.
• Foster a culture of curiosity and continuous learning, encouraging the team to stay ahead of emerging social platforms, tools and trends.
• Support team wellbeing and professional development while maintaining high performance standards.
• Build strong internal partnerships across creative, strategy and client teams to deliver best-in-class social work.

Social Content, Strategy & Creative Thinking

• Work with the Social Lead to develop and lead social-first strategies for drinks brands, ensuring content is platform-native, culturally relevant and creatively ambitious.
• Identify opportunities for brands to participate authentically in culture, from trending moments to creator collaborations.
• Develop innovative content ideas designed for platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and emerging social channels.
• Turn ideas into reality through scripting concepts, self-shooting content, editing short-form videos and/or collaborating with the team to bring to life.
• Champion a social-first mindset across the agency, sharing insight, trends and best practice with colleagues.
• Stay closely connected to online culture, creators and the drinks category, translating insight into impactful social content.

Client & Account Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients on social media delivery and strategy.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of social channels for leading drinks and FMCG brands.
• Build strong and trusted client relationships, confidently presenting ideas, strategies and results.
• Support planning and delivery of monthly social content calendars and campaigns.
• Manage creator, influencer and UGC partnerships where required.

Project Management & Delivery

• Own project timelines and ensure social deliverables are planned, prioritised and delivered on schedule.
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