Hybrid E-commerce Social Media Lead: Growth & Strategy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Budget for professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Conferences attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Lead to guide social strategy and execution in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility and focuses on driving measurable results for our e-commerce business.

Lead a team of content creators, define KPIs, supervise content across platforms, manage advertising budgets, analyze trends, and foster a thriving online community to boost brand growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Social Media Manager/Lead with e-commerce focus.
• Proven leadership in managing a marketing team.
• Deep understanding of social platforms, analytics tools, and ads.
• Track record of campaigns yielding significant business results.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and presentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee social media strategies to support e-commerce sales and brand growth.
• Lead and mentor a team of social media specialists and content creators.
• Define KPIs and monitor progress toward business objectives.
• Oversee creation of high-quality content across platforms maintaining brand consistency.
• Manage social media advertising budgets, optimize campaigns for conversion, report ROI.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices.

Skills

Social media management

Leadership

Analytics tools

Advertising platforms

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Lead to guide social strategy and execution in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility and focuses on driving measurable results for our e-commerce business.

Lead a team of content creators, define KPIs, supervise content across platforms, manage advertising budgets, analyze trends, and foster a thriving online community to boost brand growth.