Marketing Communication Specialist (Social Media Enthusiast)

Mercell is an industry leading software company, created in 1999, with the mission to re-imagine tendering and unlock business opportunities. Mercell makes big scale buying easy, strategic sourcing simple, and monitors the tender market for companies, so they can grow their market share. 

Suppliers get easy and fast access to the full scope of tenders in the market – meaning they can generate more business. Buyers get access to the best suppliers via lean and compliant processes – meaning they will never miss a minute.

We support a diverse customer base of +30.000 buyers and suppliers across geographies, industries and sizes. 

Our culture is based on the Mercellian Spirit of continuous growth, curiosity, trust and courage. 

Working at Mercell

Mercell is an industry leading software company, created in 1999, with the mission to re-imagine tendering and unlock business opportunities. Mercell makes big scale buying easy, strategic sourcing simple, and monitors the tender market for companies, so they can grow their market share. We support a diverse customer base of +30.000 buyers and suppliers across geographies, industries and sizes. It’s a great time to join us and shape the future of Mercell as we revolutionize the world of tender management.

Our culture is based on the Mercellian Spirit of continuous growth, curiosity, trust and courage. You will work in a dynamic international environment with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do, supported to be themselves and together create real value for the society.

Your Mission

We're passionate about connecting with our audience in meaningful ways and making a lasting impact. Now, we're on the lookout for a Marketing Communication Specialist with a love for all things social media to join our team. 

Having welcomed several new companies into our fold, we're now building a Group Content and Campaign team that's all about delivering scalable GTM programs and campaigns that drive brand reputation and business growth.

Your mission will be to to unite diverse social media initiatives under one strategic vision, spearheading scalable campaigns that builds brand reputation and business expansion. Central to our mission is the integration of social media initiatives, harmonising diverse voices into a cohesive narrative that resonates with our audience and drives sustainable growth.

In this role you will also be responsible for day to day communication needs supporting our local markets in different ways.

Core responsibilities:

• You'll be the driving force behind our social media strategy taking into account our local markets. You'll develop and execute innovative campaigns that resonate with our target audience across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn

• You'll create eye-catching content that stops scrollers in their tracks, from compelling captions and catchy hashtags to stunning visuals and engaging videos.

• Your content will reflect our brand's personality and values while sparking conversations and driving engagement.

• Building meaningful relationships with our audience is your bread and butter. You'll monitor our social media channels, responding to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and authentic manner.

• You'll track and analyze key performance metrics across our social media channels, providing insights and recommendations to optimize our strategy and maximize content goals.

• You'll also keep a close eye on industry trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve.

• You'll develop and maintain a content calendar that ensures a steady stream of fresh and relevant content across all our social media platforms.
  

Required qualifications:

• Strong experience (ideally 2+ years) in social media management or digital marketing, preferably in a global environment.

• A passion for all things social media and a deep understanding of platform best practices, algorithms, and trends.

•  Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions.

• Creative thinking and exceptional writing skills with a flair for crafting engaging and shareable content.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• A keen eye for design, with basic graphic design and video editing skills preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (Master's degree a plus).

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: Full time

Location: May be based in the following locations where Mercell has a legal entity such as Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark and Finland

Has this sparked your interest?

Then we can't wait to have you join our mission and looking forward to receiving your application.

We will continuously invite qualified candidates for job interviews and will close the job post as soon as we have found the right candidate for this role.

Application Deadline: May 1st 2024. However, do not wait to submit your application - we will read applications and talk to potential candidates as we receive them.

Questions for this position?

We hope you got all your questions answered and you feel confident applying for this position, however if you have more questions or doubts regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager directly.

Linda Tedsen, Head of Group Marketing Programs & Content

Email: [email protected]

What we Offer  

Mercell is in a very exciting period and you will play an important role in our ambitious journey.

Mercell continuously provides great opportunities for growth within the organization. You will have a good opportunity to shape your role and determine your priorities. We look at what you deliver, not how you work or how many hours you spend on each task.

Growth | Curiosity | Courage | Trust

The Mercell core values - Growth, Curiosity, Courage and Trust - serve as a foundation for the decisions we make, how we drive our business and how we interact with our colleagues, customers and others. But they also serve as the basis for the opportunities that Mercell provides for its employees to develop and thrive in their field of work.

Our perks & benefits:

Inclusive culture where you are welcomed to be yourself

Flexible and hybrid work encouraging a work-life balance

Be a part of a collaborative team with high ambitions

Individual development opportunities

Health insurance and pension plan

Competitive salary package

Paid parental leave

 Team lunch and fruits

Computer and iPhone/Android

Unlimited coffee, tea and soft drinks

            Company events like Friday bars, Summer and Christmas parties and more!

(may differ per country/office)

We may carry out background checks on applicants to verify information that appears on CVs and other documentation. This background check is carried out by an external party and is not carried out without the consent of the applicant. Current applicants will receive further information about this.