Remote Digital Marketing Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Equity options

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Digital Marketing Manager to lead our digital marketing efforts from anywhere. This role requires strategic leadership to develop and execute comprehensive campaigns across SEO, SEM, social media, email, content, and paid advertising, with a focus on brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

You will oversee a remote marketing team, analyze performance data, optimize budgets, and collaborate with sales, product, and creative teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of digital marketing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record developing multi-channel digital marketing strategies.
• Strong knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot).
• Experience managing large digital ad budgets and optimizing performance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with remote-team experience.
• Ability to translate data into strategic actions; self-managed in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize all digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
• Oversee the creation and execution of content marketing initiatives.
• Manage digital advertising budgets effectively to maximize ROI and achieve performance targets.
• Analyze campaign performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights and regular reports.
• Lead and mentor a remote digital marketing team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, creative) to ensure cohesive brand messaging and campaign execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital marketing strategy

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Analytics

HubSpot

SEO/SEM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Digital Marketing Manager to lead their digital marketing efforts from anywhere. This fully remote role is perfect for a strategic leader who can develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. You will oversee all aspects of digital marketing, including SEO, SEM, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and paid advertising. The ideal candidate is a data-driven decision-maker with a proven track record of success in managing complex digital campaigns and leading remote teams. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the digital presence of a growing company while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize all digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
• Oversee the creation and execution of compelling content marketing initiatives.
• Manage digital advertising budgets effectively to maximize ROI and achieve performance targets.
• Analyze campaign performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights and regular reports.
• Lead and mentor a remote digital marketing team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, creative) to ensure cohesive brand messaging and campaign execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital marketing, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing successful digital marketing strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot).
• Experience managing significant digital advertising budgets and optimizing for performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to translate data into strategic actions.
• This is a fully remote position, requiring strong self-management and communication skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive annual salary, complemented by performance-based bonuses and potential equity options. This role offers the ultimate in work-life balance and flexibility, as it is fully remote . Professional development opportunities, including access to online courses and industry conferences, will be provided. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth. Join a dynamic and supportive virtual team, contributing your expertise to significant marketing initiatives, regardless of your location near Mossel Bay, Western Cape, or elsewhere.