About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven E-commerce Performance Marketing Specialist to join their growing team in Polokwane, Limpopo . This role is focused on maximizing online sales and ROI through strategic management of paid advertising channels. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, social media ads (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and other paid digital channels. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of performance marketing metrics, A/B testing, and conversion rate optimization (CRO). You will work closely with the marketing and e-commerce teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with business goals and target audiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-savvy individual to make a significant impact on our client's online revenue and growth in Polokwane . We are looking for a proactive individual who thrives on data analysis, continuous optimization, and achieving measurable results in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Your expertise will be crucial in driving qualified traffic and converting leads into valuable customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads, social media platforms, and other relevant channels.
- Monitor campaign performance daily, making data-driven adjustments to bids, budgets, targeting, and creatives.
- Conduct keyword research, audience segmentation, and A/B testing to optimize campaign effectiveness and ROI.
- Analyze campaign data and provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as CPA, ROAS, CPC, and conversion rates.
- Collaborate with the content team to ensure ad copy and landing pages are compelling and conversion-focused.
- Identify new opportunities for growth and efficiency within paid channels.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in performance marketing and e-commerce.
- Manage advertising budgets effectively to achieve marketing objectives.
- Work closely with the broader marketing team to ensure cohesive campaign messaging and customer journeys.
- Troubleshoot any issues related to campaign setup, tracking, or performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in e-commerce performance marketing, with a focus on paid acquisition.
- Proven track record of managing successful Google Ads and social media advertising campaigns.
- Proficiency in using analytics tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and platform-specific ad managers.
- Strong understanding of A/B testing methodologies and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive actionable insights.
- Experience with bid management strategies and budget optimization.
- Strong copywriting skills for ad creative development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
- Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work.
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking e-commerce company in Polokwane, Limpopo .
- Professional development support and training opportunities.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- A dynamic and collaborative team environment.
- Directly contribute to the revenue growth and success of our client.