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About DXB Perfume

DXB Perfume is the UK’s leading distributor and retailer of Arabian fragrances, bringing Dubai’s bold, opulent spirit to customers across the UK and beyond. We combine heritage scents with modern innovation, building a disruptive fragrance brand designed to shake up the global market.

We’re not here to blend in – we’re here to dominate.

The Role

We are looking for a Social Media Manager who is a disruptor at heart — someone who thrives on breaking rules, pushing creative boundaries, and driving measurable results fast .

You will be obsessed with TikTok, Instagram, and emerging social platforms — not just to post content, but to hack growth, build viral momentum, and deliver immediate commercial impact .

This isn’t just a scheduling role. This is about owning DXB’s cultural voice online , creating noise that converts into community, footfall, and sales.

What You’ll Do

1. Aggressive Growth & Disruption

• Build and execute bold, trend-led strategies that make DXB the most talked-about perfume brand online.
• Drive explosive growth in followers, engagement, and reach — with clear weekly KPIs .
• React at speed to cultural moments, trending sounds, and viral opportunities.
• Use social listening + competitor monitoring to ensure DXB leads, not follows.

2. Content & Community Domination

• Create viral-first content (short-form video, collabs, social stunts) that gets people talking.
• Manage a constant drumbeat of posts, stories, and lives , ensuring DXB always has share of voice.
• Build a loyal community — not just followers, but fans who engage, buy, and advocate.
• Act as the voice of DXB Perfume across all social touchpoints.

3. Influencer & Creator Partnerships

• Identify and lock in cutting-edge creators before competitors do.
• Manage influencer campaigns that deliver real ROI , not vanity metrics.
• Drive creator-led product launches, collaborations, and stunts that cut through noise.
• Build an influencer ecosystem that makes DXB the fragrance brand influencers want to work with .

4. Commercial Accountability

• Align social campaigns with sales, launches, and retail activations.
• Track and report on weekly KPIs (follower growth, engagement, reach, traffic, conversions).
• Test and optimise constantly — if it doesn’t work, pivot fast.
• Deliver quantifiable impact on awareness and revenue.

What We’re Looking For

• A natural disruptor — bold, fearless, and obsessed with making noise.
• 3+ years in social media/influencer marketing , ideally in beauty, fragrance, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven track record of viral content and rapid social growth (show us your wins).
• Deep knowledge of TikTok & Instagram mechanics — algorithms, trends, hacks.
• Experience negotiating and running high-impact influencer campaigns .
• Creative, fast, and resourceful — can make something out of nothing.
• Data-driven: you know how to prove ROI from social .
• Thrives in a high-pressure, high-speed, scale-up environment .

KPIs You’ll Be Judged On

• Follower Growth (TikTok & Instagram as #1 priority)
• Engagement Rate (not just likes, but comments, shares, saves)
• Content Reach & Virality (frequency of viral hits)
• Influencer ROI (traffic, sales, awareness driven)
• Social-to-Sales Conversion (trackable impact on online + retail campaigns)

Why Join DXB Perfume?

• Be part of a trailblazing fragrance brand rewriting the rules of luxury retail.
• Autonomy to move fast and break things — no corporate red tape.
• A brand backed by ambition, growth, and international expansion.

If you’re not ready to disrupt the fragrance industry, this isn’t the role for you. If you are, let’s talk.

Role: Social Media Marketing Executive

Location: Leeds

Salary: £25k - £30k

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Social Media Marketing Exec to join a dynamic and forward-thinking cutting edge National hospitality organisation.

We are looking for a creative individual who has a natural talent for content creation, you will be tech savvy and creative in your approach with an ability to capture target audiences with engaging, exciting current content across all social media channels (key focus on Insta and Tok Tok)

You will identify latest social trends and be able to align these, maximising engagement, growing channels and enhancing brand visibility.

The Role Brief:

. Develop creative and engaging social media campaigns through telling stories and creating content that inspires and engages audiences.

. Add creative input and assist in developing and building social media strategy, driving growth, engagement and brand visibility

· Planning and delivering of daily content, scheduling for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

· Leading paid social media strategy, from briefing through to optimisation and reporting

· Building key relationships with influencers, content creators and employees to bring the brands to life

· Producing video content and brand photography across TikTok/Instagram

· Be a social media ambassador, keeping up to date with the latest trends and sharing creative ideas.

About you;

• You will have solid Social media marketing experience in creating engaging content across all social media channels
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work on multiple projects and execute a range of social media campaigns
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and take the lead on campaigns, possess excellent organisation and project management skills
• Knowledge and experience of paid socials, competent with analytics and recommendations to improve performance
• A Creative mindset, showcase experience of creating engaging, fun social content
• Excellent communication skills – confident to engage and work with employees to capture social content, visiting different operations in the company
• Strong copywriting. written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Marketing, PR, Digital is desirable

You will work for an exciting and growing national company

Completive Salary; potential for growth and development; staff discounts food and drinks, company events & socials, rewards and awards, opportunity for flexible work from home days & more.

Hesketh James Recruitment are the managing agent for this role on behalf of the client.

Only suitable candidates with the experience required will be contacted

In order to ensure your enquiry with regards to this position is dealt with quickly, please send in an up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae in a Word Document format.

• Develop and execute a data-driven social media strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create compelling and engaging content (text, image, video) for various social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Manage social media calendars and schedule posts for optimal reach and engagement.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster community interaction.
• Run and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns to increase reach and drive conversions.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate reports, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
• Identify and engage with influencers and potential brand advocates.
• Develop strategies to increase follower growth and engagement rates.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in social media marketing or digital marketing with a strong social media focus.
• Proven experience developing and executing successful social media campaigns.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles as they apply to social media.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with paid social advertising platforms is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Create engaging and high-quality content (text, image, video) for various social media platforms.
• Manage and grow the company's social media presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.
• Plan, execute, and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Analyze social media performance data and generate regular reports with actionable insights.
• Engage with the online community, respond to comments and messages, and foster brand advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated marketing efforts.
• Identify and engage with relevant influencers and brand ambassadors.

• Proven experience in social media marketing, preferably within e-commerce.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective social media campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of major social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and content creation skills.
• Experience with paid social advertising and budget management.
• Ability to analyze data, derive insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Develop and implement innovative social media strategies aligned with marketing objectives.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) for all social media channels.
• Manage the social media content calendar, ensuring a consistent and timely posting schedule.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant conversations.
• Engage with the online community, respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner, and foster positive relationships.
• Plan, execute, and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns to reach target audiences and achieve campaign goals.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing, creative, and PR teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign efforts.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices, tools, and platform changes.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in social media marketing, content creation, and community management.
• Proven success in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
• Experience with social media analytics platforms and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling visual and video content.
• Experience with paid social advertising campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they relate to social media.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and relevant content for all social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity.
• Respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner, fostering community engagement.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align social media efforts with broader campaigns.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate regular reports on key insights and ROI.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices, technologies, and trends.
• Assist in the development of paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency in messaging and visual identity across all platforms.

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing social media strategy and campaigns.
• Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting and basic visual design.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Google Analytics).
• Strong understanding of SEO principles as they apply to social media.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
• Creative thinking and a passion for digital storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.