E-commerce Social Media Specialist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 7,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time position with flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking an E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join our growing team. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to strengthen our online presence and drive brand awareness.

You will craft engaging content, manage platforms, monitor performance, and collaborate with design and marketing to boost traffic and sales. The ideal candidate loves social media, storytelling, and data-driven optimization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media roles within e-commerce.
• Strong copywriting and visual storytelling abilities.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools and analytics.
• Hybrid work experience and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish content across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments, and foster community engagement.
• Execute social media campaigns to drive traffic and sales.
• Analyze performance data and report key insights.
• Collaborate with design to produce graphics and videos.
• Support influencer marketing initiatives.
• Maintain brand consistency across all posts.

Skills

Social media platforms

Copywriting

Graphic design

Video editing

Analytics tools

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a dynamic and creative E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join their growing team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute to our client's online presence effectively. You will be responsible for developing engaging content, managing social media platforms, and driving community interaction to boost brand awareness and sales for their e-commerce ventures. The ideal candidate has a passion for social media, a keen eye for design, and a proven ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with online audiences. This position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing e-commerce environment within the Kimberley area. You will work closely with the marketing team to execute social media campaigns, monitor performance, and adapt strategies based on data insights. Your contribution will be vital in building a strong online community and driving customer engagement through creative and strategic social media initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across various social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest).
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of social media marketing campaigns to drive website traffic and sales.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences to inform content strategy.
• Track and analyze social media performance metrics, preparing regular reports on key insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics and videos for social media posts.
• Support the execution of influencer marketing initiatives.
• Ensure brand consistency across all social media communications.
• Stay updated with the latest social media tools, trends, and best practices.
• Assist in managing paid social media advertising campaigns as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist, Coordinator, or similar role, preferably within an e-commerce context.
• Excellent knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Strong content creation skills, including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing.
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite, Google Analytics).
• Good understanding of social media advertising principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• A passion for e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Based in or near Kimberley, Northern Cape to accommodate the hybrid working model.
• Part-time availability with flexibility to adjust hours based on campaign needs.

Benefits

• Part-time position with competitive hourly/annual rate.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a growing e-commerce company.
• Exposure to diverse social media marketing strategies.
• Supportive team environment in Kimberley.
• Employee discounts on products.
• Professional development opportunities.