Senior E-commerce Growth Hacker (Remote)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-commerce Growth Hacker to join a fully remote team. You will own experimentation, analytics, and rapid iteration to drive exponential online growth across acquisition, activation, retention and referrals.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in A/B testing, CRO, and data analysis, with expertise in SEO/SEM, social media, and marketing automation. You will collaborate with marketing, product and engineering to scale performance remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth in ecommerce via experimentation and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of A/B testing, CRO, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with multiple digital marketing channels and growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a continuous stream of A/B tests to optimize conversions.
• Identify growth levers by analyzing user behavior, sales data, and market trends.
• Develop strategies for customer acquisition (SEO, SEM, social, affiliates).
• Focus on activation and onboarding experiences to improve engagement.
• Improve retention and lifetime value with loyalty programs and personalized messaging.
• Drive viral growth through referrals and social sharing initiatives.

Skills

A/B testing

Growth hacking

Data analysis

CRO

UX understanding

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

CRM systems

Marketing automation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an exceptionally talented and results-obsessed Senior E-commerce Growth Hacker to join their fully remote team. This role is designed for an individual who lives and breathes experimentation, data analysis, and rapid iteration to drive exponential growth for our client's online business. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing innovative strategies across the entire e-commerce funnel, from customer acquisition and activation to retention and referral. The ideal candidate is a master of A/B testing, possesses a deep understanding of user psychology, and thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. If you are passionate about unlocking growth opportunities and love solving complex problems, this is the role for you. Working remotely means you can contribute your expertise from anywhere, leveraging the flexibility and autonomy this position offers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a continuous stream of A/B tests and other experiments to optimize conversion rates across the e-commerce website and marketing channels.
• Identify key growth levers and opportunities by analyzing user behavior, sales data, and market trends.
• Develop and implement strategies for customer acquisition, including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and affiliate programs.
• Focus on user activation and engagement, creating compelling onboarding experiences and in-app/on-site messaging.
• Implement strategies to improve customer retention and lifetime value, such as loyalty programs and personalized communication.
• Drive viral growth through referral programs and social sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and engineering teams to implement growth initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report on key growth metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Stay ahead of the curve on emerging growth hacking techniques, tools, and technologies.
• Foster a data-driven culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Proven track record of driving significant growth in e-commerce businesses through experimentation and data analysis. Deep understanding of A/B testing methodologies, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel). Expertise in various digital marketing channels and growth strategies. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights. Excellent understanding of user experience (UX) principles and customer psychology. Experience with marketing automation tools, CRM systems, and relevant growth hacking tools. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fully remote setting. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and the unparalleled flexibility of a fully remote position. You will have the autonomy to structure your workday and work from a location that suits you best, while still being an integral part of a dynamic, globally distributed team. This role provides immense opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a substantial impact on a rapidly expanding e-commerce enterprise. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and rewarding initiative. This role, originating from Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA , offers a remote opportunity to redefine e-commerce growth.