Social Media Specialist

Parts Town
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Addison
1200 Greenbriar Drive (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025
Position at Parts Town Social Media Specialist See What We're All About As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list! Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today! Perks Parts Town Pride - check out ourvirtual tour and culture! Quarterly profit-sharing bonus Hybrid Work schedule Team member appreciation events and recognition programs Volunteeropportunities Monthly IT stipend Casual dress code On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everydayexpenses All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered. The Job at a Glance The Social Media Specialist (internally known as a #Enthusiast) will be part of our Digital Marketing team and be responsible for all aspects of Parts Town's social media activities, including content planning and development, execution and tracking across all channels. You will be educating our teams on the implementation of new social media tactics and technologies, while also managing to our social media deliverables, timelines and budgets. Are you excited about the idea of combining creativity and strategy to generate unique social media content and drive traffic and awareness of a fast-growing business? Then, maybe you are our next Social Media Specialist! A Typical Day Plan and execute engagement andlead-drivensocial media strategies Provide strategic planning, support and recommendations to include social media as an important element of marketing programs Collaborate with our Marketing and Creative teams to ensure the branding/voice of all our social media outlets are cohesive with other channels and initiatives Create and schedule social media content, including photo, video and engagement posts for all channels Develop best-in-classsocial experiences with the help of cross-functional teams, including both in-office teams and remote teams around the globe Leverage social media analytics to optimize campaigns and provide clear recommendations onhow to further grow engagement and increase leads via social media Build and utilize a social media calendar to plan and schedule posts throughout the year Develop and manage vendor relationships to grow social reach, engagementand conversionwhile constantly keeping up with industry, digital marketing and social mediatrends To Land This Opportunity You have 1-3 years of relevant experience in social media marketing, digital marketing or other related fields (experience with an ecommerce business is a plus!) You are active and have strong knowledge of utilizing Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest and other social media platforms, including their marketing capabilities You are familiar and comfortable with using social media marketing and analytics tools, such as Sprout Social, Google Analytics and in-platform insights to create reports on key metrics You are able to create content using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, CapCut and After Effects You work within deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives You have passion for storytelling through multiple media types, both visual and written You have excellent communication skills, pay close attention to detail and are self-motivated with the ability to quickly pick up new skills and learn new tasks You are willing to be on camera for the occasional social media video when appropriate You have the flexibility to occasionally travel with the team for tradeshows and/or video shoots About Your Future Team You're really in for a treat. How do you feel about pop culture? We've got some real enthusiasts on the Digital Marketing team - from Disney and Star Wars to sports and music. If that's you too, you'll be in good company. We like to laugh, so bring your best jokes - you will be tested. At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported.We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $48,921.20 - $65,457.14 annually ($23.52 - $31.47 per hour) which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is apayfor performance-company. In addition to basepay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental andvision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English \| Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English \| Spanish