Digital Marketing Executive (JB5655)

Kontak Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Experienced Digital Marketing Executive to enhance the online presence of multiple brands. The role involves developing multi-channel strategies, managing digital campaigns across various platforms, and contributing to brand growth. A background in the UK market and strong digital marketing skills are essential. The position offers a remote working opportunity for candidates based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in digital marketing with proven results.
• Strong exposure to the UK market.
• Track record of paid and organic campaign success.
• Hands-on experience with SEO and PPC.
• Excellent content creation and copywriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-channel digital strategies.
• Manage campaigns across various digital platforms.
• Oversee paid advertising with a focus on ROI.
• Create engaging social media and website content.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance.

Skills

Digital marketing

SEO

PPC

Content creation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

LinkedIn

Email marketing tools

Job description

Overview

Digital Marketing Executive (JB5655)

Location: Remote for applicants living in South Africa

Salary: R35 - 65 000 per month (based on experience)

Employment Type: 12-month renewable contract

Working Hours: UK Business Hours

Our client is a dynamic and expanding UK-based group, operating across multiple design and construction brands, including luxury kitchens, residential construction, architecture, interiors, and decorative steel/glass solutions. With several new showrooms launching in London and international expansion underway, the group is now investing in building a world-class digital presence to elevate and unify its brands. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where results and accountability matter. For the right individual, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact across multiple industries.

We are seeking an Experienced Digital Marketing Executive with strong knowledge of the UK market to lead, manage, and grow the online presence of multiple brands within the group.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of paid and organic growth strategies, content creation, and brand consistency across channels. Success will be measured by tangible outcomes: increased reach, engagement, lead generation, and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-channel digital strategies tailored to each brand.
• Manage campaigns across social media, SEO, PPC, email, and content marketing.
• Oversee paid advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok) with a focus on ROI.
• Create engaging social media and website content aligned to the brand voice and audience.
• Manage website performance, ensuring SEO best practices and a strong user experience.
• Track, analyse, and report on campaign performance; optimise based on data insights.
• Build and maintain brand consistency across platforms and regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, design, architecture, interiors) to align marketing with business goals.
• Keep abreast of UK market trends, consumer behaviours, and competitor activity.

Minimum Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in digital marketing, with proven results.
• Strong exposure to the UK market (direct role experience or freelance portfolio).
• Track record of paid and organic campaign success (portfolio or case studies required).
• Hands-on experience with SEO, PPC, social media management, email marketing, and analytics tools.
• Excellent content creation and copywriting skills.
• Analytical mindset; comfortable interpreting data and optimising strategies.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple brands/projects.
• Creative eye for branding, design, and customer engagement.
• Degree in Marketing or related field preferred.

About the role and expectations

This role is ideal for a marketer who is strategic and hands-on, thrives on building brands and delivering measurable results, and is ready to make a significant impact in an international business.

Application and compliance

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