About the Role
Our client is seeking a creative and analytical E-commerce Social Media Campaign Manager to join their team on a contract basis, supporting their operations in Welkom, Free State. This role is focused on conceptualizing, executing, and optimizing targeted social media campaigns designed to drive e-commerce sales and brand engagement. The successful candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of social media advertising platforms, and the ability to craft compelling campaign narratives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the success of an online retail business and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement end-to-end social media campaigns for specific e-commerce promotions and product launches.
- Create engaging content, including visuals, videos, and ad copy, tailored to platform and campaign objectives.
- Manage campaign budgets effectively across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
- Conduct thorough audience research and implement precise targeting strategies for maximum campaign reach and conversion.
- Monitor campaign performance in real-time, analyze data, and make data-driven adjustments to optimize results.
- Collaborate with the wider marketing team to ensure campaign alignment with overall e-commerce strategy and brand guidelines.
- Track and report on key campaign metrics, including impressions, reach, engagement, click-through rates, and conversion rates.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, campaign strategies, and advertising features.
- Provide insights and recommendations for future campaign improvements based on performance analysis.
- Ensure all campaign activities are executed professionally and meet the client's objectives in Welkom, Free State.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing social media campaigns for e-commerce businesses.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing high-performing social media ad campaigns.
- Proficiency with social media advertising platforms (e.g., Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager).
- Strong understanding of campaign analytics and reporting tools.
- Excellent creative content development and copywriting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Familiarity with social media scheduling and management tools is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work remotely and effectively manage projects independently.
Benefits
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Flexible remote work arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting e-commerce campaigns.
- Direct impact on sales performance and brand growth.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of social media marketing techniques.