Expected duration: 3 - 4 weeks **Social Media Manager – 1-Month Paid Trial Proposal** **Localito Marketplace** **Posted: December 13, 2025**
### About Localito Localito is a new UK-based online marketplace **exclusively for independent local retailers**. Customers browse, pay online, and collect in-store – no delivery fees, no big chains, just genuine high-street shops.
We are launching in early 2026 and need rapid, high-impact social media presence to: - Drive retailer sign-ups (target: 500+ in first 6 months) - Build shopper awareness and excitement around our 1% instant cashback loop - Create authentic community buzz around “shop local” "suppport your local business" and sustainability
Platforms to manage: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn (B2B for retailer outreach).
### The Role – 1-Month Paid Trial We are offering a **paid 1-month trial** leading to a long-term retainer for the right person.
**Duration**: 4 weeks starting ASAP **Commitment**: Approximately 15 hours per week (part-time remote) **Compensation**: £600 fixed fee for the month (paid 50% deposit upfront, 50% on completion) **Location**: Fully remote – UK-based strongly preferred for time zone and cultural alignment
### Responsibilities During the Trial - Full day-to-day management of all Localito social channels (posting, stories, reels, threads, replies) - Create and execute a launch content calendar (mix of educational, entertaining, and promotional posts) - Produce or curate 20–30 pieces of content (graphics, short videos, carousels, UGC-style retailer spotlights) - Community engagement: respond to comments/DMs, build early follower interactions - Weekly reporting on reach, engagement, follower growth, and leads generated - Deliver a handover strategy document at month-end with recommendations for ongoing activity
### What We’re Looking For - Proven experience managing social media for e-commerce, retail, or startup brands (please share portfolio/case studies) - Strong visual storytelling skills – especially short-form video (Reels/TikTok) - Understanding of “shop local” / sustainability messaging - Comfortable creating content quickly (Canva, CapCut, in-app editing) - Data-driven: able to track and report meaningful metrics - Self-starter who can work autonomously but collaborates well - Bonus: experience with retailer recruitment campaigns or B2B social
### Why a Paid Trial? We want to see real results in a live environment before committing long-term. The successful candidate will almost certainly transition to an ongoing retainer as we scale.
### How to Apply Send a proposal with: 1. A short cover note explaining why you’re excited about Localito 2. Links to 2–3 social accounts you currently or recently manage (or relevant case studies) 3. Your proposed approach for our first 4 weeks 4. Confirmation you are available to start ASAP
Subject line: “Localito Social Media Manager – 1-Month Trial Proposal”
Thank you – we’re excited to find the right person to help bring Localito to life!
Lee Berrow Founder & CEO Localito Marketplace localito.com
