Strategic Social Media Manager DACH (1 year contract)

Why we are here

Tony's Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and success can go hand in hand. Through Tony's Open Chain (TOC), mission allies like Albert Heijn, Ben & Jerry's, Jokolade, and Aldi have embraced a more transparent supply chain for their chocolate too.

What you will do

We are looking for a Strategic Social Media Manager to set the strategic direction for all social media and performance marketing activity in our DACH market. In this 1 year assignment, you will drive measurable brand and business results across B2B and B2C, lead and develop our Social Media Coordinator, and onboard and steer external agencies. This role sits within the Marketing team, reports to the Brand Lead DACH, and is preferably based in our Hamburg office (32-40h/week). If you are passionate about creatively building brands through social, love turning data into strategy, and want to make chocolate that changes an industry, this one is for you.

All wrapped up

• Define and evolve the overarching social media strategy, grounded in data, platform developments, and brand ambition.

• Own content analysis, KPI reporting, and monthly performance updates, translating insights into clear strategic pivots.

• Drive the paid media strategy across B2B and B2C channels, from budget allocation and audience targeting to campaign optimisation and ROI reporting.

• Build and scale a micro influencer strategy that activates authentic voices to tell our story, driving brand trust through earned conversations, UGC sourcing, creator partnerships, and fan activation.

• Evaluate, onboard, and manage external agencies for performance marketing and social, setting clear KPIs and expectations from day one and ensuring delivery on brief, on budget, and at quality.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Social Media Coordinator: set priorities, review output, provide regular feedback, and build their skills and confidence over time.

• Ensure alignment between social output and broader brand and campaign strategy, acting as the key point of contact for the E-commerce team.

• Continuously test, learn, and scale what works across platforms and audiences.

Our new flavor:

• Previous experience in social media marketing, ideally in FMCG or a fast-paced brand environment.

• Proven track record in paid media and performance marketing across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Google, with hands-on experience in campaign setup, targeting, bidding, and conversion tracking.

• Experience in managing and steering external agencies, with the ability to set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, and build productive partnerships.

• First leadership experience: you know how to coach, delegate, and develop a junior team member while maintaining quality.

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills: you translate data into action, spot trends and platform shifts early, and balance brand building with performance goals.

• Sharp understanding of social-first content formats, brand tone of voice, and creative judgment.

• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment where you independently drive initiatives, manage complex projects, and deliver impactful results.

• We are all about being more in person than apart; in case you are based in Hamburg we would love to see each other at the office. Working remotely is also possible for this assignment as long as you are based in Germany. 

• Believe wholeheartedly in Tony's purpose. You live our core values: outspoken, in it together, entrepreneurial, raise the bar and makes you smile.

Our benefits (the icing on the cake)

At Tony's you will get the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary; first and foremost, by making real impact in the world but also enjoying the nice benefits we provide as you help us succeed. This includes amongst other things a luxurious vega-lunch (2 times a week), company bonus, minimum of 28 holidays, inspirational team updates, unforgettable events and unlimited chocolate. But we also know chocolate won’t cover the bills, so we’ve made sure your salary is just as rewarding, for this role that means a salary between 60-74k on a yearly basis. 

Sounds like you?  

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! If you're ready to take the chocolate industry to new heights with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your direct application, no agencies. We can't wait to hear from you!  

At Tony's we are convinced that diversity of thought, background and perspectives will make us stronger (...just like the different flavors of our chocolate assortment). Our mission is founded on principles of equity and justice, and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new perspectives and life experiences, especially from underrepresented groups. We look forward to your application!