Remote Digital Marketing Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Fully remote with flexible work-life

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and visionary Remote Digital Marketing Strategist to shape and guide its online presence. You will develop overarching digital marketing strategies, identify market opportunities, and ensure all digital initiatives align with business objectives.

You will mentor remote marketing teams, collaborate across departments, and leverage data-driven insights to drive growth and innovation in a fully remote capacity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of digital marketing experience with focus on strategy development and execution.
• Proven track record of multi-channel digital marketing strategies that delivered growth.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage long-term digital marketing strategies across all channels.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation.
• Define KPIs for digital marketing and track progress toward goals.
• Oversee integrated campaigns ensuring cohesive brand messaging and user experience.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and content teams to maximise impact.
• Stay updated on digital trends and platform updates and propose innovative approaches.

Skills

Digital marketing strategy

Cross-channel marketing

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Remote team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing/Business Administration

Tools

SEO

SEM

Content marketing

Social media strategy

Analytics platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and visionary Remote Digital Marketing Strategist to shape and guide their online presence. This pivotal role involves developing overarching digital marketing strategies, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring all digital initiatives align with business objectives. You will leverage data-driven insights to craft comprehensive plans for SEO, SEM, content, social media, and paid advertising, while also mentoring and collaborating with remote marketing teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned strategist to drive significant growth and innovation in a fully remote capacity, working with a company that values forward-thinking and impactful digital leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage long-term digital marketing strategies and roadmaps across all channels.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation to identify strategic opportunities.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for all digital marketing efforts and track progress towards strategic goals.
• Oversee the creation and execution of integrated campaigns, ensuring cohesive brand messaging and user experience.
• Collaborate with various departments (sales, product, content) to ensure alignment and maximize the impact of digital initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital marketing trends, technologies, and platform updates, recommending innovative approaches.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in digital marketing, with a strong focus on strategy development and execution.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful, multi-channel digital marketing strategies that delivered measurable business growth.
• Expertise in SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media strategy, paid media, and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, comfortable working with and influencing remote teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Significant budget for professional development, including conferences and executive coaching.
• Opportunity to shape the digital future of a growing organization and lead impactful strategies.