Job description
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Social Media Lead
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office)
Type: 12-month FTC with potential to extend
Role Mission
We are looking for a Social Media Lead to join our team in-house at a global FMCG brand in Amsterdam. This role will define, lead, and support a team of Social Media Managers and Content Creators working on globally loved brands.
You will oversee the team’s work, partner with clients, and ensure social strategies are executed effectively. While you won’t personally own specific channels, you’ll maintain close relationships with brand stakeholders and share accountability for performance.
Our ideal candidate combines strategic social expertise, client servicing skills, and people management experience. You should thrive in a hands-on environment across social media, video, imagery, strategy, data analytics, and integrated campaigns. A sharp creative eye and excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - are essential.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead social media and content implementation, embedding best practices
- Review reactive opportunities and cultural trends to protect and maximize brand impact
- Oversee social channel strategies and content recommendations
- Collaborate with data teams on reporting and benchmarking
- Act as a trusted voice to clients, supporting big-ticket social deliverables
- Drive new business opportunities, pitches, and proposals
Personnel Management:
- Set expectations, review work, mentor and coach team members
- Handle HR admin (holidays, reviews, feedback)
Client Management:
- Manage client feedback and team structure adjustments
- Ensure smooth collaboration with client services and project management teams
Social Media Leadership:
- Stay ahead of trends and best practices
- Oversee content calendars, reporting, and major deliverables
- Support cross-department communications and attend client presentations
Required Skills
- 8+ years’ experience in social media (agency or client-side)
- Proven experience managing and inspiring teams
- Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and cultural impact on brand marketing
- Strong grasp of compelling social creative and integrated campaigns
- Skilled at client management and balancing multiple priorities
Req ID: 15415
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
