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Marketing Manager, Social Media

Crate & Barrel

Northbrook, IL
Full Time
Senior
68k-90k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Marketing Manager, Social Media. The role involves leading social media presence for Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids, developing and executing innovative organic social media strategies, and guiding content creation and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ownership of all Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids Social Media platforms including Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok.
  • Lead Creative and Production teams in ideation around and creation of reactive social content that responds to social trends, home furnishings, or pop culture news.
  • Expand social media reach and maintain favorable consumer sentiment and growing engagement.
  • Design and evolve social media and influencer strategies.
  • Create strategies to test new social channels and product features where relevant.
  • Oversee social media reporting, analyze insights, trends, and key learnings for stakeholders.
  • Manage community interactions, including moderation, scheduling content, and escalating engagement or crisis opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across channels.
  • Manage the social media content calendar and coordinate with Public Relations, Merchandising, Creative, and eCommerce teams.
  • Develop monthly reports, optimize strategies, and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and ROI.
  • Serve as a liaison for social media training and policy development.
  • Maintain community management standards and escalation processes.
  • Implement innovative ideas and promotions to increase relevance and grow social communities.
  • Monitor all social platforms and respond or advise as necessary.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful multi-platform social strategies.
  • Experience managing influencer relationships and paid social campaigns and content.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Previous experience managing social media communities including moderation and content programming for retail/home lifestyle brands.
  • Excellent written language and editorial skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with social media management and analytics systems.
  • Ability to integrate critical information from diverse areas.
  • 6+ years of relevant marketing experience; retail experience is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
  • Background in journalism, editorial, web development, site content management, photography, or Photoshop preferred.
  • Experience with copywriting, storytelling, concepting, and visual communication skills.
  • Proficiency with social media tools and analytics platforms.

Nice to Have

  • Background in journalism, editorial, web development, site content management, photography, or Photoshop.
  • Experience with copywriting, storytelling, concepting, and visual communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
  • 6+ years of relevant marketing experience; retail experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range from $68,000 to $90,000 annually, adjusted as needed to comply with applicable law.
  • Potential eligibility for bonuses, sales incentives, and long-term incentives.

Working at Crate & Barrel

We are driven by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 9, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
Salary68k-90k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Crate & Barrel

Website

crateandbarrel.com

Location

Northbrook, IL

Industry

All Other Home Furnishings Retailers

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