Social Media Marketing Manager

About E78

E78 is a leading provider of finance, accounting, and technology solutions for middle-market businesses and financial sponsors. Our team delivers platinum-level advisory, talent, and managed services that address the critical finance, technology, and transformation challenges faced by corporate leaders and private equity sponsors across the middle market through the Fortune 500.

For the sixth consecutive year, E78 has made the Inc. 5000 list, at No. 734 in 2024, which includes a three-year revenue growth of 655%

We are a community of results-driven game changers, and our passion drives us to achieve success through meaningful work and inspires us to make a lasting impact.

E78 is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL with offices around the country. Come join our growing team!

A few reasons why 450+ professionals are thriving at E78:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – Which includes traditional vacation time and sick leave
• Industry leading maternity benefits, which also includes Parental Leave
• Bonus eligibility
• For every dollar contributed E78 will match up to 4%
• Highly competitive salaries
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Blue chip client logos to partner with
• A culture of support and inclusion that fosters collaboration and diversity
• World-class leadership committed to your development
• Extensive career experience – E78 employees work alongside mid-late career professionals with vast skillsets and expertise in their respective fields.
• Consistent team – Working with a single point of contact ensures a dependable team that is familiar with your business needs.
• Partnership alignment with goals – E78 prioritizes understanding and aligning with your goals to ensure success.
• Access to expert resources – E78 provides access to a robust partner ecosystem within the NetSuite ecosystem for consulting and support during implementations and beyond.

Position Summary

E78 is on a mission to revolutionize the way we connect with our target audience and engage our existing base through highly creative and compelling social media initiatives. We’re seeking an inventive Social Media Marketing Manager to help us expand our digital footprint and oversee our social communications efforts. In this role, you’ll develop and implement informed social strategies tailored to the strengths of various social media platforms, increasing brand awareness and affinity, ultimately driving growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase engagement for existing audiences with high-quality, innovative social content.
• Acquire new followers by filling gaps in our marketing content output.
• Align our brand with new and emerging trends.
• Improve engagement through consistently on-target messaging.
• Identify new channels to embed our brand, aligning with our marketing direction.
• Boost company and brand exposure, highlighting our talent, culture, and expertise.
• Gather insights from social data using monitoring tools.
• Utilize social media tools to create and release content to our social channels.
• Develop social media campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing and HR teams.
• Become an ambassador of E78’s brand, connecting with our target audience on various platforms.
• Analyze the company’s social strategy and offer recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated with new and emerging trends, maintaining E78’s relevance in the social media landscape.
• Establish key performance indicators to assess the success of social campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Push creative boundaries and think outside the box by designing images, gifs, reels, and videos that leave a lasting impression on our audience.
• Support E78 hosted events on an as needed basis.
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments on social media in a timely and professional manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in English, Marketing or a related field
• Proven experience leading a brand’s social media initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of current social media platforms, specifically LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
• Experience in developing and executing social media strategies.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Excellent copywriting skills.
• Strong time-management capabilities.
• Creative/design experience creating images, gifs, reels, and short videos.
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis in our Oakbrook, IL office 3 days a week
• The salary range in Illinois is $80,000 – $100,000, which includes a base salary and bonus, and will be based on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with design tools such as Figma, Canva, and/or Adobe Illustrator
• A background in design/creative roles (e.g., graphic designer, creative lead)
• Experience within professional services, management consulting, and/or Private Equity
• Event management experience
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

E78 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.