E-commerce Social Media Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join their growing marketing team in Upington . This hybrid role is responsible for creating and implementing engaging social media content and campaigns that drive traffic, engagement, and sales for their online store. You will be instrumental in developing creative strategies, managing content calendars, and analyzing performance to ensure alignment with business objectives. The position offers a dynamic blend of remote creative work and essential in-office collaboration to foster a cohesive and effective marketing strategy.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and opportunities for in-office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A creative and dynamic team environment focused on driving e-commerce success in Upington .