E-commerce Growth Hacker

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High contract rate and bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Fast-paced startup environment

Direct impact on growth trajectory

Creative freedom to experiment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and results-driven E-commerce Growth Hacker for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will experiment, analyze data, and iterate rapidly to drive exponential growth across SEO, content, paid channels, and viral loops.

You will own CRO, run A/B tests, optimize the customer journey, and collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering. The ideal candidate thrives on testing, user psychology, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving significant growth in e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, Content, Social Media, Email, Paid Acquisition).
• Experience with CRO techniques and user journey optimization.
• Proficiency with web analytics tools like Google Analytics and A/B testing platforms.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven growth strategies to acquire new customers and increase retention.
• Identify and test new marketing channels and tactics for rapid customer acquisition.
• Optimize the entire customer journey for conversion rate improvement (CRO).
• Implement A/B tests and experiments across the website, marketing campaigns, and product features.
• Analyze user behavior, website analytics, and campaign performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Leverage SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising creatively to drive growth.
• Explore and implement viral growth loops and referral programs.
• Monitor key growth metrics and report on progress, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to implement growth initiatives.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in growth hacking and e-commerce.

Skills

Data analysis

A/B testing

Growth hacking

Remote work

Tools

Google Analytics

A/B testing platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative e-commerce startup based in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a highly creative and results-driven E-commerce Growth Hacker. This fully remote position is perfect for an individual who thrives on experimentation, data analysis, and rapid iteration to drive exponential growth for online businesses. You will be instrumental in identifying and implementing unconventional strategies across various channels – from SEO and content marketing to paid acquisition and viral loops – to acquire and retain customers. If you have a proven history of achieving rapid growth in e-commerce through innovative tactics and a deep understanding of user psychology, this is an unparalleled opportunity. You'll have the freedom to test, learn, and implement groundbreaking growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven growth strategies to acquire new customers and increase retention.
• Identify and test new marketing channels and tactics for rapid customer acquisition.
• Optimize the entire customer journey for conversion rate improvement (CRO).
• Implement A/B tests and experiments across the website, marketing campaigns, and product features.
• Analyze user behavior, website analytics, and campaign performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Leverage SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising creatively to drive growth.
• Explore and implement viral growth loops and referral programs.
• Monitor key growth metrics and report on progress, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to implement growth initiatives.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in growth hacking and e-commerce.

Requirements

• Proven track record of driving significant growth in e-commerce businesses through creative and experimental strategies.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, Content, Social Media, Email, Paid Acquisition).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and A/B testing platforms.
• Experience with CRO techniques and user journey optimization.
• Creative mindset with a passion for problem-solving and experimentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Familiarity with common e-commerce platforms and marketing automation tools.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting.
• A strong understanding of customer psychology and behavioral economics.

Benefits

• High contract rate and performance-based bonuses tied to growth metrics.
• Fully remote work arrangement with complete flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-paced, innovative e-commerce startup.
• Direct impact on the company's growth trajectory and success.
• Creative freedom to experiment with new growth strategies.
• Collaborative environment focused on achieving ambitious goals.