We’re taking a stand against bad fits and broken things. We demand a change in standards, clothes that fit better and last longer. Clothes that save water, carbon, textiles, time and money from going to waste. We want to make change, the new standard.

Our mission is to revolutionise clothing alterations and repairs for brands and people, making it accessible and effortless to love your clothes for longer.

At SOJO, our approach to work is orientated around cultivating key behaviours; to that end, we are:

• Striving for excellence - In all that we do. We expect you to go the extra mile and figure out how you can have the greatest impact in your role. We always expect a dedicated approach and a high quality of work and service.
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• People orientated - We’re all humans first. So we deeply consider the perspectives of others, listen openly,  and speak with care. We help different members of the team if they need it and celebrate each others wins.

• Results driven - At SOJO, our impact is the greatest barometer for success and we believe in focussing on the outcome and output of all our work. We always go for the most efficient and productive route and we reward results with positive feedback.
• Transparent - We can’t always get things right but we believe in always prioritising the openness that enables us to have genuine and transparent conversations. We’re honest with ourselves and with others and we don’t look to find blame but instead focus on how we can always do better.

• Optimistic & Joyous - Our motivations and work may be as serious as it gets, but we approach the task with a positive attitude. We always believe there is a way to get around every problem and approach things with a solutions focussed-mindset. Both personal and professional human relationships are built on the pleasure of conversation, of shared laughter and emotional appreciation.
  

Job Description

SOJO is looking for a Brand Marketing Assistant, to work alongside our Brand Marketing Lead to design and implement our marketing strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for: creating social media and online content; scheduling and publishing updates to our Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn pages; building out our social media campaign calendar; and generally supporting our external-facing projects including influencer gifting, social media, events, campaigns, newsletters, partnership, and collaborations.

Qualities

We would expect a successful candidate to be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Excellent communication and copy skills: this is an outwards facing role, so ability to communicate with effectively and write clearly and concisely is a must;
• Ability to execute work to tight timelines, managing different projects efficiently: as a start-up, we often have a number of projects to execute; the successful candidate can demonstrate strong organisation and time management skills;
• Attention to detail: a meticulous and organised approach to creating fresh, out-of-the-box content;
• Creativity: creative thinking is at the heart of our marketing approach, and we want you to bring unique and interesting ideas to the table;
• Resilience: our work is incredibly rewarding, but it is also fast-paced and demanding. Candidates should be comfortable in their ability to effectively manage stress and time commitments;
• Proactivity: you will be forward thinking and be able to identify and resolve potential blockers before they arise; and
• Analytical: we use data to find and unblock bottlenecks - you will be comfortable analysing data and using it to improve our engagement.
  

Responsibilities

Working in a small team means that you get the opportunity to contribute across contexts, this role will be varied and will have responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Social media and digital content creation: designing, creating and publishing online content is a key aspect of this role;
• Marketing strategy: you will also support the Brand Marketing Lead in creating our social media, email, partnerships and digital content strategy, focusing on the  creation of the social media content calendar;
• Event coordination and management: help in the planning and execution of marketing events and partnerships, as well as the capturing of live content at events;
• Reporting: monitor and analyse the performance of organic and paid for marketing campaigns;Customer communications: manage engagement with D2C customers via our social media channels; and  
• Research: monitor industry trends and recommend updates to the marketing strategy accordingly
• Website and CRM maintenance: uploading content and fulfilling ad hoc amends to our website, while ensuring data is clean and accurate in our CRM for marketing specific tasks

Experience

At SOJO, we believe in competency over years served. The following are some themes of experience we think a successful candidate may have, if you don’t fit into these categories but have other life experience that makes you confident you would add value in the role then make sure to still apply.

Social media: our Brand Marketing Assistant should have experience in social media content creation (both copy and graphic design), knowledge of social media best practices and trends and experience gaining traction with followers.

Relationship management: The successful candidate will also feel comfortable representing SOJO, engaging directly with brand partners in a professional, courteous and joyful manner.

What we offer

• A salary of £26,000 per annum
• Generous Equity options (EMI) in the company
• 30 days holiday (including public holidays) and your birthday off
• A monthly four-day working week
• An awesome office in Dalston - we’re all in three days a week

As an equal opportunity employer, SOJO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment for all.

Please send CV and cover letter via Emma Bardes to careers@sojo.uk