Social Media Specialist

Bass Pro Shops • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Social Media Specialist manages Social Marketing efforts such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Analyze the overall social strategy by measuring engagement, follows, shares, and other social data. Data will be also used to measure sales and traffic to determine impact to overall Bass Pro Shops business. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops Social Media strategies to increase brand awareness and generate sales. Works with Customer Service to monitor customer comments and activity on Social Media sites for appropriateness and to determine needed response. Determines which social media outlets are best for business Works with the Business Analysts team to set up reporting to gauge engagement, follows/likes, etc Maintains a planning calendar for events/posts for all social channels. Works with stores on planning and best practices for Social Marketing. Coordinates social marketing efforts with other marketing and media teams. Performs all other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Manager of Internet Marketing. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Degree: Degree in Marketing or related field preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: Excellent organizational skills Solid oral and written communication skills Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Needs to be a self-starter and able to multi-task TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: N/A PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly performs computer work and sits. Occasionally walks and stands. Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Full Time Benefits Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary benefits 401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected]. Bass Pro Shops About Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Needs to be a self-starter and able to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Marketing or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops Social Media strategies to increase brand awareness and generate sales.
• Works with Customer Service to monitor customer comments and activity on Social Media sites for appropriateness and to determine needed response.
• Determines which social media outlets are best for business
• Works with the Business Analysts team to set up reporting to gauge engagement, follows/likes, etc
• Maintains a planning calendar for events/posts for all social channels.
• Works with stores on planning and best practices for Social Marketing.
• Coordinates social marketing efforts with other marketing and media teams.
• Performs all other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Manager of Internet Marketing.

Benefits

• discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level