Remote Digital Marketing Strategist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,499,000 - 2,166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Global, diverse team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Digital Marketing Strategist to shape and drive our online presence from anywhere. This role focuses on conceiving, developing and executing forward-thinking digital marketing strategies aligned with business goals.

You will leverage data analytics, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize campaigns across SEO, SEM, content, social media, email, and paid channels, reporting results and guiding strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Marketing/Business.
• 7+ years of digital marketing strategy experience, remote or hybrid.
• Deep knowledge of analytics, SEO, SEM, social media, and marketing automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive, data-driven digital marketing strategies encompassing SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for competitive advantage in the digital space.
• Oversee the planning and execution of digital campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and business goals, across all relevant online channels.
• Utilize analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) to track, measure, and report on the performance of digital marketing initiatives, providing strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including content creators, web developers, and sales, through virtual communication channels to ensure seamless campaign integration and execution.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Data analytics

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Marketing/Business

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Remote Digital Marketing Strategist to drive their online presence from anywhere. This position is crucial for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing forward-thinking digital marketing strategies that align with the company's objectives. You will leverage data analytics and market insights to identify opportunities for growth, optimize existing campaigns, and explore new digital frontiers. This is a fully remote role perfect for an independent thinker who excels at remote collaboration and is passionate about shaping a brand's digital narrative without geographical limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive, data-driven digital marketing strategies encompassing SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for competitive advantage in the digital space.
• Oversee the planning and execution of digital campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and business goals, across all relevant online channels.
• Utilize analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) to track, measure, and report on the performance of digital marketing initiatives, providing strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including content creators, web developers, and sales, through virtual communication channels to ensure seamless campaign integration and execution.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in developing and implementing successful digital marketing strategies in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Deep understanding of the full digital marketing ecosystem, including analytics, SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and marketing automation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate them into actionable strategic plans and creative solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of effective remote collaboration and project management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Annual budget for professional development, conferences, and online courses.
• Opportunity to work with a global, diverse team and shape the digital future of a growing brand.