E-commerce Growth Social Media Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development

Creative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join our marketing team in Upington. This hybrid role blends remote creative work with essential in-office collaboration to drive traffic, engagement, and sales for the online store.

You will develop creative strategies, manage content calendars, and analyze performance to ensure alignment with business objectives, while staying ahead of social media trends and competitor activities in the e-commerce space.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in social media management, specifically within an e-commerce context.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce principles and how social media drives sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, demonstrating both self-discipline for remote tasks and collaborative skills for office-based work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies tailored for e-commerce growth, including content planning, creation, and scheduling.
• Create visually appealing and compelling content (graphics, videos, copy) for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest.
• Monitor social media channels, engage with followers, and respond to comments and inquiries promptly.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate reports with actionable insights for campaign optimization.
• Collaborate with the e-commerce and marketing teams to align social media efforts with promotions and product launches.
• Stay updated on social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activities in the e-commerce space.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics

Tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join our marketing team in Upington. This hybrid role blends remote creative work with essential in-office collaboration to drive traffic, engagement, and sales for the online store.

You will develop creative strategies, manage content calendars, and analyze performance to ensure alignment with business objectives, while staying ahead of social media trends and competitor activities in the e-commerce space.