E-commerce Manager - FMCG (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Manager to lead online sales strategy for FMCG products in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will drive growth and revenue across marketplaces and the company website.

Responsibilities include developing an end-to-end e-commerce plan, optimizing product listings, pricing and promotions, and executing digital campaigns while analyzing data to spot opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an E-commerce Manager or similar role with a sales focus.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, marketplaces and digital marketing.
• Experience with SEO, SEM, content marketing and social ads for e-commerce.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive online sales for FMCG products.
• Manage product listings, pricing, and promotions on key platforms and marketplaces.
• Oversee the company website UX, conversion optimization, and sales performance.
• Execute digital campaigns (paid search, social, email) to drive traffic and revenue.
• Analyze sales, traffic, and behavior data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations and IT to ensure a seamless customer journey.

Skills

Sales-driven

Digital marketing

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or E-commerce

Tools

Google Analytics

SEO/SEM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a forward-thinking and experienced E-commerce Manager to lead their online sales strategy in a fully remote capacity. This role is pivotal in driving growth and maximizing revenue across all digital sales channels for their FMCG products. You will be responsible for developing and executing a robust e-commerce strategy, managing online marketplaces, optimizing the company website for sales, and enhancing the overall digital customer journey. This is an exceptional opportunity for a digital commerce expert to shape the online presence and sales performance of a leading FMCG brand from anywhere within South Africa, working within a dynamic and digitally focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive online sales and market share for FMCG products.


• Manage and optimize product listings, pricing, and promotions on key online retail platforms and marketplaces.


• Oversee the performance of the company's own e-commerce website, focusing on user experience, conversion rates, and sales optimization.


• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns (e.g., paid search, social media advertising, email marketing) to drive traffic and sales to online channels.


• Analyze e-commerce data, including sales, traffic, conversion rates, and customer behavior, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.


• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and IT teams to ensure a seamless online customer experience from purchase to delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Manager or similar role, with a strong focus on driving sales, preferably in the FMCG sector .


• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms, online marketplaces, and digital marketing tactics.


• Experience with SEO, SEM, content marketing, and social media advertising for e-commerce.


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using e-commerce analytics tools.


• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.


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

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with attractive performance bonuses.


• Fully remote work arrangement , offering exceptional flexibility.


• Significant opportunities for professional development in the rapidly growing e-commerce space.


• Opportunity to lead digital strategy for leading FMCG brands.


• A modern, agile, and collaborative virtual work environment.