Remote E-commerce Growth Strategist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Remote E-commerce Growth Strategist to join a forward-thinking e-commerce team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa, focusing on growth through social media, digital advertising, and data analytics.

You will design and execute data-driven campaigns, run A/B tests, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with product, marketing, and sales to maximize customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years in e-commerce growth marketing, digital strategy, or related role with strong analytics.
• Proven track record of driving growth and measurable results in e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
• Analyze market trends, customer data, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Design and manage data-driven marketing campaigns across social media, paid search, email, and affiliate marketing.
• Implement A/B testing and other experiments to optimize conversion rates and user experience.
• Monitor KPIs related to growth, engagement, and revenue, providing regular reports and insights.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales to align growth initiatives.
• Identify and test new marketing channels and growth hacking techniques.
• Stay abreast of trends in e-commerce, digital marketing, and growth hacking.
• Develop and maintain customer segmentation strategies for targeted marketing.
• Contribute to overall business strategy with data-informed recommendations.

Skills

Growth marketing

Data analytics

A/B testing

Social media advertising

Email marketing

SEO/SEM

CRO

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

CRM systems

Marketing automation tools

A/B testing platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking e-commerce innovator, is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Remote E-commerce Growth Strategist. This role is fully remote, offering you the opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies that drive sustainable growth across our online platforms, with a particular focus on leveraging social media, digital advertising, and data analytics. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, a passion for experimentation, and a proven ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. This is a unique chance to shape the growth trajectory of our business in a flexible, remote-first environment, collaborating with a talented and distributed team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals.

If you are a strategic thinker with a track record of driving measurable results in online retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies for the e-commerce business, focusing on customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
• Analyze market trends, customer data, and competitor activities to identify key growth opportunities and challenges.
• Design and manage data-driven marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media advertising, paid search, email marketing, and affiliate marketing.
• Implement A/B testing and other experimentation methods to optimize conversion rates, user experience, and campaign performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to growth, engagement, and revenue, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment and integrated execution of growth initiatives.
• Identify and test new marketing channels and growth hacking techniques.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in e-commerce, digital marketing, and growth hacking.
• Develop and maintain customer segmentation strategies for targeted marketing efforts.
• Contribute to the overall business strategy with data-informed recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce growth marketing, digital strategy, or a related role with a strong analytical focus.
• Proven track record of successfully driving growth and achieving measurable results in an e-commerce setting.
• Extensive experience with digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media advertising, email marketing, and content marketing.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar.
• Experience with A/B testing platforms and conversion rate optimization (CRO) methodologies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage projects in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and marketing automation tools.
• A proactive and experimental mindset.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. Our client provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and performance-based incentives. You will join a collaborative and innovative remote team, contributing to the success of a rapidly growing e-commerce business. We believe in empowering our team members and providing them with the tools and autonomy to excel. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact on business growth while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.