Ecommerce Manager

Common Thread Collective; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1 094 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic e-commerce agency is seeking an Ecommerce Manager to drive client success through strategic media buying and optimization strategies. This fully remote role requires strong data analysis skills, a passion for e-commerce, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. You will develop forecasts, ensure adherence to strategy, and maintain a high level of client satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary range based on performance, with clear paths for career growth.

Benefits

Mentorship and ongoing feedback

Flexible scheduling

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability in data analysis and business operations.
• Experience in media buying and e-commerce.
• Demonstrated capacity for structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive client success through media buying and optimization.
• Develop forecasts and ensure strategies align with client goals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Fluent English

Persuasive communication

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Job description

Overview

Ecommerce Manager at Common Thread Collective (CTC).

You will drive client success through strategic media buying, precision optimization, and data-driven forecasting.

You will develop accurate, insight-driven forecasts and ensure strategies are executed to transform projections into scalable growth for clients.

You will communicate performance, strategy adjustments, and key optimizations clearly, acting as a proactive partner in client success.

This role is client-facing and focuses on performance marketing, with emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and measurable results.

What We Look For

Our core values guide decisions and culture.

We seek someone who aligns with these values, embraces growth, and is committed to building meaningful work.

AUTODIDACT

Naturally curious and an autodidact, able to absorb information quickly and effectively.

Openness to feedback and proactive implementation without needing constant direction.

Resourceful with independent skill refinement and autonomous work in a self-managed environment.

UNIMPEACHABLE CHARACTER

Honest, humble, and accountable for outcomes.

• High self-awareness and willingness to accept feedback.

COMPETITIVE GREATNESS

Performs under pressure, embraces hard challenges, and strives to exceed expectations.

Adaptable, with a strong work ethic and passion for the role.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

Kick‑off Period: Demonstrate hard work, readiness for high-leverage skill development, take feedback quickly, deliver quality work on time, persevere.

Onboarding: Align with Brain Trust, collaborate with pod teammates (Google Strategist, Creative Strategist, Email Strategist), manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, maintain data integrity across systems, execute Prophet-based growth forecasting, build growth maps, analyze data, align marketing calendars, monitor campaigns, and test optimizations.

Quality and Client Alignment: Maintain a 5% delta to forecast, daily client alignment, above-benchmark client satisfaction, and adherence to Prophet system timelines.

Client Communication: Daily performance updates, weekly strategy calls, and clear deadlines for teammates.

Contributing Back: Share learnings across teams and future company content.

NEXT-LEVEL SKILLS

• Communication Skills: Fluent English, persuasive communication, high emotional intelligence, and strong presentation skills.
• Data Analysis: Strong data analysis ability, familiarity with Google Sheets, and willingness to grow skills on the job.
• Past Experience: Broad experience across domains (mathematics, data analytics, business operations, retail, finance, media buying, etc.).
• Critical Thinking and Impact: Structured problem solving, practical solutions, and a passion for making an impact in e-commerce.

ROLE SUCCESS AND RESULTS

Merge finance and marketing perspectives to build forecasted strategies and achieve goals.

Deliver high-accuracy performance within 5% delta of forecasts; lead and collaborate to optimize productivity; apply media buying best practices for exceptional results; maintain client satisfaction above benchmarks; meet deadlines and budgets; contribute ideas to teams and company content.

ROLE STRUCTURE

Supervision: Joy Sharma, Director of the CTC Accelerator Program.

You will report directly to Joy and work under his guidance toward peak performance.

Orientation: This role is client‑facing.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Salary Range: First month: $2k; Second month: $4k; Third month: around $7k/month; 1st year: $64k–$76k; 2nd year: dependent on client load and performance. Actual compensation depends on client load and performance.

Growth and Development

Career progression with clear, defined paths; weekly performance dashboards; pay transparency; mentorship and ongoing feedback to support promotion and growth.

Location

Fully remote with flexible scheduling, regular 1:1 feedback, and measurable quality benchmarks for ongoing growth.