The Company
EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people.
This role is based in Castlebar county Mayo
Purpose of the Role
The Social Media Executive will be responsible for planning, creating, and delivering engaging, performance-driven social media content for EZ Living Furniture across all key platforms. Working closely with the in-house marketing and visual merchandising teams, this role supports both online and in-store campaigns, helping to drive brand awareness, community engagement, and social commerce in line with 2026 digital best practices.
This role requires a confident on-camera presence, strong creative instincts, and an understanding of how social media supports the customer journey from inspiration to purchase.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, create, and publish daily content across all social media platforms, with a strong focus on short-form video and visual storytelling
Act as an on-camera presenter for social content, including product videos, trends, and behind-the-scenes videos for social channels and the website
Collaborate with the marketing team to support promotional campaigns, seasonal launches, and brand initiatives
Work closely with the Photography studio team to create weekly video and photo content for use across social media, paid ads, and the website
Manage and evolve the social content strategy, identifying opportunities to improve engagement, reach, and conversion
Create, manage, and optimise paid social campaigns using Meta Ads Manager and other relevant platforms
Monitor and respond to customer enquiries and comments across social channels, maintaining a consistent brand voice and high level of customer service
Track performance using platform analytics and reporting tools, sharing insights and recommendations with the wider marketing team
Stay up to date with social media trends, platform updates, creator formats, and emerging technologies (including AI tools), and translate learnings into actionable ideas
Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform content and campaign planning
Support ad-hoc marketing projects as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Demonstrable passion for social media, content creation, and ecommerce
Strong working knowledge of key platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and emerging social channels
Confident using short-form video formats, social editing tools, and creator-style content
Creative thinker with a passion for idea generation and trend-led content
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong copywriting and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone of voice and brand consistency
Data-aware mindset with an understanding of how content performance supports business goals
Experience or interest in the furniture, interiors, or lifestyle sector is an advantage
Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach to work
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover months)
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or equivalent proven experience in social media or digital marketing
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Our Bonus Scheme
Our Educational Support Scheme
Our Discounted corporate rate health care
Our free Employee Assistance Programme
Our wellbeing initiatives like our Bike to work scheme
Career Development Opportunities
Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources
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