Head of E-commerce Strategy

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health, life, and disability insurance

Stock options

Remote work flexibility

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary executive to lead e-commerce strategy from a remote location in Nelspruit. You will define the company’s long-term e-commerce vision, roadmap, and growth initiatives across markets.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in e-commerce leadership, a Master’s in business-related field, deep platform and digital marketing knowledge, and strong remote-team leadership. You will partner with senior leaders to drive measurable outcomes and profitability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce strategy and leadership roles.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful e-commerce growth strategies.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and customer experience.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, suitable for a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the long-term e-commerce strategy, aligning with overall business goals.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and potential partnerships.
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of new e-commerce initiatives and platform developments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across departments to ensure cohesive strategy implementation.
• Define KPIs for e-commerce success and monitor progress toward strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Market research

Analytical skills

Remote team management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to fill the role of Head of E-commerce Strategy. This crucial position, operating remotely from Nelspruit, will be responsible for defining and driving the company's overall e-commerce vision and roadmap. You will identify new market opportunities, analyze competitive landscapes, and develop innovative strategies to ensure sustained growth and market leadership. This is a high-impact role for an experienced e-commerce executive who thrives on strategic thinking, innovation, and leading transformative change in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the long-term e-commerce strategy , aligning with overall business goals.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and potential partnerships.
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of new e-commerce initiatives and platform developments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across departments to ensure cohesive strategy implementation.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for e-commerce success and monitor progress towards strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce strategy and leadership roles.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful e-commerce growth strategies.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and customer experience.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, suitable for a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary and significant bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Full remote work flexibility with support for home office setup.
• Opportunity to shape the future of e-commerce for a dynamic company.