E-commerce Growth Hacker (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Growth Hacker to join its fully remote team. You will blend marketing, data analysis, and technical acumen to accelerate user acquisition, engagement, and revenue across our online platforms.

The role demands hands-on experimentation, rigorous measurement, and collaboration with product and engineering to deploy growth-driven features and campaigns while maintaining a sharp focus on CAC, LTV, and conversion metrics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in growth or performance marketing for ecommerce.
• Proven ability to drive user acquisition and revenue through experimentation.
• Strong analytical skills with Google Analytics, SQL, and data visualization.
• Experience with A/B testing tools and CRO methodologies.
• Knowledge of SEO, SEM, content, email, and social media marketing.
• Proficiency with marketing automation and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, test, and implement growth strategies across channels including SEO, SEM, social media, content marketing, email, and affiliate marketing.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to understand user behavior and uncover growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute A/B tests and CRO initiatives on website and landing pages.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to implement growth-focused features and campaigns.
• Monitor CAC, LTV, conversion rates, and user retention.
• Stay ahead of growth hacking trends and optimise martech stack.
• Experiment with referral programs and viral loops.

Skills

Growth marketing

Analytics

A/B testing

SEO/SEM

CRM & automation

Remote teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Google Analytics

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

A/B testing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and data-driven E-commerce Growth Hacker to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in identifying and implementing innovative strategies to accelerate user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth for our e-commerce platforms. You will leverage a combination of marketing, data analysis, and technical skills to uncover new growth opportunities and optimize existing channels. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, comfortable experimenting with new approaches, and passionate about driving measurable results in a remote setting. Your mission will be to push the boundaries of traditional marketing and find scalable solutions for rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, test, and implement growth strategies across various channels including SEO, SEM, social media, content marketing, email, and affiliate marketing.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to understand user behavior, identify friction points, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute A/B tests and conversion rate optimization (CRO) initiatives on the website and landing pages.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to implement growth-focused features and campaigns.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), conversion rates, and user retention.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging growth hacking techniques.
• Manage and optimize the marketing technology stack to support growth initiatives.
• Experiment with viral loops, referral programs, and other engagement-driving mechanisms.

Requirements

• Proven experience (4+ years) in growth marketing, performance marketing, or a similar role with a strong e-commerce focus.
• Demonstrated success in driving significant user acquisition and revenue growth through experimentation and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, SQL, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience with A/B testing tools and CRO methodologies.
• Understanding of SEO, SEM, content marketing, email marketing, and social media marketing principles.
• Proficiency in marketing automation and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a remote team.
• Creative mindset with a willingness to experiment and take calculated risks.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement provisions, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment. You will be at the forefront of driving growth for a dynamic e-commerce business. We foster an innovative and autonomous remote work culture. This role includes 25 days of annual leave, a substantial annual bonus structure based on performance, and access to cutting-edge training and conferences.