E-commerce Social Media Strategist — Hybrid

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks an experienced E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our client’s social efforts. You will develop innovative strategies to boost brand visibility, drive engagement, and convert followers into customers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest.

This hybrid role requires a data-driven leader who can manage campaigns, mentor juniors, collaborate with marketing and sales, and stay ahead of platform changes to maximize ROI for a thriving online retailer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager in e-commerce.
• Experience in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and sales.
• Expertise in social media platforms and e-commerce best practices.
• Experience with paid social campaigns and optimizing ad spend.
• Strong content creation skills including copywriting and visual design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with e-commerce objectives and brand guidelines.
• Oversee content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest).
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation and performance analysis.
• Grow online communities and respond to inquiries, handling customer service issues escalated via social channels.
• Analyze performance data and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams for cohesive campaigns.
• Lead and mentor junior social media team members.

Skills

Social media strategy

Leadership

Analytics

Content creation

Campaign management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Buffer

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks an experienced E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our client’s social efforts. You will develop innovative strategies to boost brand visibility, drive engagement, and convert followers into customers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest.

This hybrid role requires a data-driven leader who can manage campaigns, mentor juniors, collaborate with marketing and sales, and stay ahead of platform changes to maximize ROI for a thriving online retailer.