Social Media Manager

Springfield, MO (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s U.S. retail social strategy and execution across organic, paid, and content partnerships.

  • Own and manage the U.S. retail brand social channels and content calendars.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in social media/advertising with proven fast-moving brand experience.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with brand marketing, content, and e-commerce with measurable impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s U.S. retail brand social channels.
  • Lead development and stewardship of organic and always-on social content and conversations to drive product awareness along with brand affinity and advocacy in support of business goals.
  • Develop and manage social content calendars in conjunction with key cross-functional stakeholders (brand marketing team, communications, merchants) and manage projects to success.
  • Partner with content development team and community management team to produce and source content.
  • Partner with e-commerce team to support paid social media campaign efforts, including planning, implementing, and measuring market experiments and conversion tests.
  • Optimize social content according to modern best practices, trends, and advancements.
  • ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in Advertising, marketing, social media, PR, journalism, or other substantially similar fields. Agency Experience preferred.
  • Demonstrates a deep operational understanding of social media outlets and trends, including experience with implementing them for fast-moving and diverse companies.
  • Demonstrates a thorough grasp of digital advertising tactics and implementation.
  • Strong storyteller with the ability to craft compelling narratives leveraging written and visual mediums (photo, video, digital, design).
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility, creativity, and collaboration are keys to success.
  • Ability to manage projects, be organized, and set clear priorities.
  • Travel requirements: 10%

Preferred

  • Sprinklr experience
  • Passion for hunting or fishing a plus

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary benefits
  • 401k Retirement Savings
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
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Bass Pro Shops

3.6 Glassdoor

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today we provide customers with premier destination retail in more than 150 locations across North America. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service.Guided by the visionary leadership of our founder and CEO Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is making a significant impact in on the future of conservation and the communities we serve. More than 40 years after Johnny began helping people connect with nature through a tiny bait shop, our conservation mission is to inspire people to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors.Beyond retail, Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of boats, plus award-winning resorts and nature destinations including Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Our passion for connecting people to nature extends to our CLUB program where customers earn points toward free gear and experiences, and a series of not-for-profit conservation attractions.

Founded in 1972
Springfield, Missouri, USA
9.6K employees (675 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
79% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$507.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.5%
Direct
47.2%
Referral
6.3%
Social
3.5%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
480 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 11 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2015
    Series Unknown

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