E-commerce Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Manager to lead their online sales strategy for FMCG products in a fully remote capacity. You will drive online revenue growth, manage the e-commerce platform, and optimize the customer experience across digital marketplaces and direct-to-consumer channels.

You will build and execute a scalable e-commerce vision, oversee content updates, optimize listings, and coordinate digital marketing initiatives including SEO, SEM, and social campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce management, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of driving online sales growth and managing e-commerce platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, SEM, and social media strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive sales and profitability on various online platforms.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the e-commerce website, including product listings, content updates, and order fulfillment coordination.
• Analyze website performance, customer behavior, and sales data to identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Implement digital marketing initiatives to drive traffic and conversions, including SEO, paid search, and social media campaigns.
• Stay abreast of emerging e-commerce trends and technologies to ensure our client remains competitive.

Skills

E-commerce management

Digital marketing

SEO

SEM

Social media

Analytics

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative E-commerce Manager to lead their online sales strategy for FMCG products, operating in a fully remote capacity. You will be responsible for driving online revenue growth, managing the e-commerce platform, optimizing the customer experience, and developing strategies to expand their digital footprint. This is a critical role for someone passionate about online retail and experienced in navigating the complexities of digital marketplaces and direct-to-consumer sales within the fast-moving consumer goods industry. You will have the autonomy to shape and execute the e-commerce vision from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive sales and profitability on various online platforms.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the e-commerce website, including product listings, content updates, and order fulfillment coordination.
• Analyze website performance, customer behavior, and sales data to identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Implement digital marketing initiatives to drive traffic and conversions, including SEO, paid search, and social media campaigns.
• Stay abreast of emerging e-commerce trends and technologies to ensure our client remains competitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce management, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of driving online sales growth and managing e-commerce platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, SEM, and social media strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible, fully remote work environment allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to build and grow a significant online business channel for a respected FMCG company.
• Contribution to strategic decision-making for online growth.
• A supportive and forward-thinking virtual team culture.