Job Overview:

Our client is looking for a Social Media Manager & Vendor Outreach Specialist to be the driving force behind vendor acquisition and social media presence for a brand-new parenting app launching in Perth. This role puts you at the center of a product launch, where you'll sign up 200+ local venues and family-friendly businesses while building an engaged social media community from the ground up. You'll own the outreach process, craft compelling social content including reels and posts, and create buzz leading up to the official launch in early January. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand's voice and vendor network from day one.

Client Overview:

Our client is an innovative Perth-based mobile app startup launching a family-focused platform that connects parents with kid-friendly activities, events, and venues across the region. The app simplifies discovering and booking local experiences, integrating everything parents need in one convenient location. They're preparing for a January launch with plans to expand beyond Perth within the first year.

Schedule :

Monday - Friday, schedule of your choice Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Reach out to 200+ vendors from a prepared spreadsheet to onboard them onto the platform during the free six-month trial period
• Follow up persistently with potential vendors to ensure sign-ups and communicate the value proposition effectively
• Set up and manage social media accounts across relevant platforms for a parenting-focused brand
• Create engaging social media content including reels, posts, and video edits tailored to a parent audience
• Research vendor social media pages to stay current on events, activities, and what's happening in the Perth family scene
• Gather photos and information from free venues and businesses to populate the platform
• Build anticipation and awareness for the January launch through strategic social media campaigns
• Monitor and engage with the Perth parenting community to drive early adoption and testing
• Communicate updates and progress regularly on vendor acquisition and social media performance
• Adapt messaging and outreach strategies based on vendor response and engagement metrics

Requirements:

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven experience managing social media accounts and creating content from scratch
• Strong video editing skills for creating reels and engaging social posts
• Comfortable with cold outreach via email and phone to businesses and vendors
• Ability to research and stay current on local events, trends, and community activities
• Self-motivated with strong follow-up skills and persistence in outreach efforts
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content scheduling, and community engagement strategies
• Reliable internet connection and appropriate hardware for remote work

Qualifications:

• Bonus if you have insights into family and parenting communities
• Experience launching a brand or product on social media is a plus
• Previous vendor relationship management or B2B outreach experience is preferred
• Familiarity with the Perth market or Australian family activities landscape is advantageous

Why Join This Team:

• Be part of a product launch from day one and shape the brand's voice and vendor network
• Work remotely with a flexible 4-hour daily schedule that fits your lifestyle
• Join a growing startup with expansion plans beyond Perth within the first year
• Work directly with the founder in a close-knit, collaborative environment
• Make a meaningful impact connecting families with quality local experiences
• Long-term growth opportunity as the platform scales to new regions

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
  

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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