Remote Digital Marketing Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Laptop provided

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Digital Marketing Manager to lead global marketing initiatives from anywhere. You will shape strategy, drive growth, and oversee performance across channels as a seasoned, remote-ready leader.

You will manage SEO, SEM, content, social, email, and affiliate marketing, optimize the marketing budget for ROI, mentor a dispersed team, analyze campaigns, and collaborate with sales and product to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field; master's preferred.
• 7+ years in digital marketing with 3+ years in management.
• Experience leading remote teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated digital marketing strategies.
• Proficient in SEO, SEM, content, social, email, and affiliate marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global digital marketing strategy.
• Oversee all digital channels and budgets for ROI.
• Lead and mentor a remote marketing team.
• Analyze campaigns and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and other departments.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across digital touchpoints.

Skills

Leadership

Digital marketing

Budgeting

Team management

Analytics

Remote work

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing automation

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized digital solutions provider, is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Digital Marketing Manager to lead their marketing efforts. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while driving impactful marketing initiatives. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies, managing diverse marketing channels, and overseeing the marketing budget to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong leadership background, a proven ability to manage remote teams, and a comprehensive understanding of the digital marketing landscape. This role requires a proactive, results-oriented individual who thrives in a distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global digital marketing strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, and affiliate marketing.
• Manage and optimize marketing budgets to ensure maximum ROI.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of marketing professionals.
• Analyze campaign performance data and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with sales, product development, and other departments to ensure marketing efforts are aligned.
• Develop and manage the company's online brand presence and reputation.
• Identify new marketing opportunities and emerging trends.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing content and collateral.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all digital touchpoints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in digital marketing, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven success in developing and executing integrated digital marketing strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of all major digital marketing channels and analytics tools.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and forecasting marketing performance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in marketing automation platforms and CRM systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Allowance for home office setup and productivity tools.
• Company-provided laptop and necessary software.
• A vibrant and inclusive remote work culture.
• The opportunity to lead and shape the digital marketing strategy of a leading tech company.