Well, as you have seen, the task of marketer and social media manager is to improve sales through customer relation and interactions. Here are some task expected of a marketer and social media manager:
- Creation of pragmatic market strategies
- Event organization and management
- Products and services development
- Sales support and communications
- Market research
- Maintenance of company's corporate image and identity
- Draft speech and arrange interviews for top executives
- Write press release and prepare media information
- Evaluate public opinions on clients' through social media
They are also responsible for giving responses to comments, request, and inquiries from the media.
Work Environment
The work environment for most marketers and social media managers are usually in their offices. They however also deliver speeches, attend meetings and community activities. Sometimes, they may have to travel over long or short distance. In 2014 alone, statistics from the Department of Labor show about 240, 700 jobs. Various institutions ranging from religious, scientific, technical services, education services to health care and social assistance and local and state government were recorded to have employed marketers and social media managers in their dealings.
Job Outlook
As fast as the average for most occupations, this field is expected to grow by 6% between 2014 and 2024. Organization will continually emphasize community outreach and customer relation to sustaining relevance and consistent interest from consumers. As expected, the growing use of the social space is to skyrocket through the years, a state that will provide more employment opportunities for specialists.