Social Media Executive

Founded in 1981 and listed on the FTSE100, JD Group is a leading global multichannel retailer in sports fashion, outdoors, and gyms. Driven by innovation, excellence, and a people-first culture, our vision is to become the world’s most trusted and dynamic omni-channel retailer. We welcome individuals from all backgr...

As our flagship brand, JD Sports is the industry leader in urban style, seamlessly combining physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition. We offer an elevated shopping experience, blending globally recognized brands like Nike and Adidas with strong, exclusive private labels. We are a fast-p...

The Social Media Executive is responsible for executing strategic growth, optimization, and daily management of JD’s local social media channels. This role demands a creative, data-driven, and highly digitally savvy professional capable of translating global brand directives into high-impact local social media campa...

The Social Media Executive will own the social media content calendar, coordinate both organic and paid social executions, and deliver structured weekly KPI performance reports.
Execute and scale the development strategies for both organic and paid social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) to continuously increase follower acquisition, engagement rates, and referral traffic.
Ensure regular content is pushed out across social media channels.
Design, map, and publish consistent, trend-driven content streams, ensuring that all local social media platforms are visually premium and aligned with JD's voice.
Work on developing integrated strategies that ensure social is always in the heart of what we do.
Work with the Commercial and Retail team to ensure all relevant products are being promoted and showcased in the best way possible.
Work with brands and third parties on promoting campaigns and competitions.
Contribute to development of strategies and campaign ideas that will help improve follower numbers and interaction figures across all channels.
Analyze social media performance and KPI results to define market trends, customer behavior and industry best practice.

 

High level verbal and written English.
2+ years of experience in a similar role.
Degree in Marketing, Communication, or similars.