E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Leadership opportunities

Rustenburg office

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks an ambitious E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Manager to lead online expansion. You will design data-driven growth experiments, manage social channels, and optimize conversion paths to drive revenue and loyalty in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

You will partner with marketing, product, and sales teams, craft compelling content, run ads, analyze campaigns with Google Analytics or Mixpanel, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record in growth hacking or performance marketing within e-commerce.
• Experience managing and growing social media channels for brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth experiments across digital channels with a focus on social media.
• Manage all social media platforms: content, scheduling, engagement, and performance analysis.
• Identify growth levers and run A/B tests to optimize acquisition, conversion, and LTV.
• Analyze campaign data to extract actionable insights and iterate strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales to align growth with business goals.
• Monitor industry trends to uncover new growth opportunities.
• Create and manage social ads, optimizing key e-commerce metrics.
• Build online communities and brand advocates.
• Produce compelling content that resonates with target audiences.
• Report on growth metrics and outcomes to senior management.

Skills

Growth hacking

Performance marketing

Analytical thinking

A/B testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Economics

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering force in the e-commerce space, is actively seeking an ambitious E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Manager to spearhead their online expansion efforts from their offices in Rustenburg, North West . This role is pivotal for driving rapid, sustainable growth through innovative marketing strategies, with a strong emphasis on social media engagement and conversion optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of analytical prowess, creative marketing intuition, and a deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape. You will be responsible for identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, leveraging social media to its fullest potential, and implementing data-driven tactics to acquire and retain customers. This is a hands-on role for a strategic thinker who is passionate about scaling businesses and achieving remarkable results in the competitive online market. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a growing e-commerce business and are driven by measurable success, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute experimental growth strategies across various digital channels, with a primary focus on social media.
• Manage all social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, community engagement, and performance analysis.
• Identify key growth levers and implement A/B tests and other experiments to optimize user acquisition, conversion rates, and customer lifetime value.
• Analyze campaign performance data to extract actionable insights and iterate on strategies for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing, product, and sales teams to align growth initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to identify new growth opportunities.
• Develop and manage social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for key e-commerce metrics.
• Build and nurture online communities, fostering brand advocacy and customer loyalty.
• Create compelling content that resonates with target audiences and drives desired actions.
• Report on key growth metrics and campaign performance to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven track record in growth hacking, performance marketing, or a similar role, preferably within an e-commerce context.
• Extensive experience managing and growing social media channels for businesses.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel).
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze A/B tests and other growth experiments.
• Excellent understanding of the e-commerce customer journey and conversion funnels.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with social media advertising platforms and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with SEO, SEM, and email marketing principles is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to drive significant growth for a leading e-commerce company.
• Exposure to cutting-edge growth hacking methodologies.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment in Rustenburg, North West .
• Potential for career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Contribute directly to the success of a thriving online business.
• A challenging and rewarding role for ambitious marketing professionals.