Digital Marketing Specialist (Remote Retail)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Generous leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist for a fully remote role focused on retail/e-commerce. You will develop and execute comprehensive online strategies to boost brand awareness, drive traffic, and increase online sales across social, email, SEO/SEM, and display channels.

The ideal candidate has strong SEO/SEM, content marketing, and analytics skills, with excellent copywriting and communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Digital Marketing Specialist or similar role, with a focus on retail or e-commerce.
• Solid understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing principles.
• Proficiency with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for creative copywriting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote work environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, SEO/SEM, and display advertising.
• Create engaging and persuasive marketing content, including ad copy, social media posts, and email newsletters.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance using analytics tools, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
• Optimize website content and user experience for search engines to improve organic visibility.
• Collaborate with the sales and product teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices to ensure continuous innovation.

Skills

Digital marketing

SEO/SEM

Content marketing

Analytics

Copywriting

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

Facebook Ads Manager

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist to enhance their online presence and drive customer engagement for their retail operations. This fully remote role will focus on developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies across various online channels. You will be instrumental in increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting online sales. The ideal candidate is passionate about digital trends, possesses a strong understanding of e-commerce marketing, and excels at creating compelling online campaigns that resonate with target audiences in the competitive retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, SEO/SEM, and display advertising.
• Create engaging and persuasive marketing content, including ad copy, social media posts, and email newsletters.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance using analytics tools, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
• Optimize website content and user experience for search engines to improve organic visibility.
• Collaborate with the sales and product teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices to ensure continuous innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Digital Marketing Specialist or similar role, with a focus on retail or e-commerce.
• Solid understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing principles.
• Proficiency with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for creative copywriting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote work environment .
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering great flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget for courses and certifications.