E-commerce Manager - FMCG

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Manager to drive online sales for an FMCG client. This fully remote role is based from Mahikeng, North West, and focuses on expanding digital footprint, optimizing platforms, and enhancing the online customer journey.

You will lead strategies across websites and marketplaces, plan digital campaigns, analyze data with Google Analytics, and collaborate with marketing, IT, and logistics to achieve growth targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Admin, E-commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in E-commerce Management, preferably FMCG.
• Proven track record growing online sales and managing platforms and marketplaces.
• Strong SEO, SEM and CRO knowledge.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms, analytics tools, and CRM systems.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive online sales.
• Manage and optimize the e-commerce website for user experience and checkout.
• Oversee digital marketplaces including listings, inventory, and promotions.
• Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns (SEO, SEM, social, email).
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights to boost sales.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, IT, and logistics for cohesive operations.

Skills

E-commerce management

SEO

CRM systems

Google Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Analytics

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic leader in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking an experienced and innovative E-commerce Manager to drive their online sales strategy, operating remotely from Mahikeng, North West. This role is critical for expanding our client's digital footprint, optimizing their e-commerce platforms, and enhancing the online customer journey. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to increase online revenue, manage digital marketplaces, and ensure seamless online operations. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented e-commerce professional with a deep understanding of online retail and digital marketing within the FMCG industry, eager to leverage technology and data to achieve ambitious growth targets in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive online sales and market share for FMCG products.
• Manage and optimize the company's e-commerce website, ensuring a user-friendly experience and efficient checkout process.
• Oversee digital marketplace operations (e.g., Takealot, partner websites), including product listings, inventory management, and promotions.
• Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns (SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing) to drive traffic and conversions.
• Analyze e-commerce performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve sales and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, IT, and logistics to ensure cohesive online operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in E-commerce Management, preferably with a focus on the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of successfully growing online sales and managing e-commerce platforms and digital marketplaces.
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, digital marketing strategies, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and CRM systems.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and online learning resources.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking virtual team culture.