Social Media Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social strategy and content for multiple B2B clients, turning business goals into measurable social outcomes.

  • Own platform strategy and content direction for several clients.
  • Must-have: 4+ years in organic/paid social, B2B or agency experience.
  • Standout: Strong analytics that translate data into actionable recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the social media strategist for 4–6 B2B clients, owning platform strategy, content direction, and performance.
  • Translate business goals into social strategies that build brand, engage audiences, and drive measurable outcomes.
  • Contribute to client calls, presenting performance insights and strategic recommendations with confidence.
  • Develop content strategies and recurring content plans that elevate brand voice and differentiate clients in competitive markets.
  • Provide clear direction and feedback to copywriters and designers to ensure content is insight-driven, on-brand, and high quality.
  • Contribute to brainstorms and creative development, bringing fresh, bold ideas to social campaigns.
  • Review and refine content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with messaging.
  • Manage publishing, engagement, and optimization across key social platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels.
  • Oversee day-to-day execution while maintaining a strategic lens on performance and audience engagement.
  • Build and manage KPI dashboards using tools like Sprout and Sprinklr.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience developing and executing organic and paid social media strategies.
  • Experience working in B2B and agency environments.
  • Proficiency with social media management and listening tools such as Sprout Social and Sprinklr.
  • Experience with influencer tools such as CreatorIQ, Upfluence, or Tagger.
  • Strong understanding of analytics — able to move beyond reporting to uncover insights and shape strategy.
  • Comfortable managing multiple client relationships and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills — able to present ideas, defend recommendations, and collaborate effectively.
  • Ability to adapt to different brand voices, industries, and creative styles.

Preferred

  • You’re relentlessly curious. You stay on top of trends and are always looking for smarter ways to engage audiences.
  • You’re both creative and analytical. You can generate ideas and prove why they work.
  • You’re proactive. You don’t wait for direction — you bring ideas and solutions forward.
  • You’re collaborative. You make the work better by working well with others.
  • You’re driven to improve. You value feedback and continuously push your craft forward.

Benefits

  • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
  • 💰 Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • 🌴 Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • 🏡 Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
  • 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
  • 👶 Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
  • 📚 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • 🌟 Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here !
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Walker Sands

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Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
221 employees (124 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
50% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$446.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
110 (50% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Private Equity

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