Remote E-commerce Content Strategist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous annual/sick leave policies

Professional development opportunities

Creative autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote E-commerce Content Strategist to lead the content roadmap, aligning with marketing goals and driving sales across South Africa. You will oversee creation, optimization, and distribution of all web content, ensuring resonance with audiences and brand identity.

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams in a fully remote setup, shaping narratives around products and brands to improve user experience and conversion rates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Content Strategist/Content Manager in e-commerce.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimization.
• Experience using CMS and analytics platforms.
• Ability to develop creative content ideas for target audiences.
• Excellent project management in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy for the e-commerce site, blog, and social channels.
• Oversee creation of product descriptions, website copy, blog posts, and marketing collateral.
• Optimize content for SEO and UX to boost visibility and engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align with campaigns.
• Manage a content calendar and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
• Analyze content performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Exceptional writing

SEO optimization

Content strategy

Editorial oversight

Remote collaboration

Tools

CMS

Google Analytics

SEO tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote E-commerce Content Strategist to lead content initiatives for their online platform. This fully remote position requires developing a compelling content roadmap that aligns with marketing goals, enhances customer engagement, and drives sales. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation, optimization, and distribution of all web content, ensuring it resonates with target audiences and reinforces brand identity. This role is crucial for shaping the narrative around our client's products and brand, directly impacting the user experience and conversion rates for customers across South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy for the e-commerce website, blog, and social media channels.


• Oversee the creation of engaging product descriptions, website copy, blog posts, and marketing collateral.


• Optimize existing content for search engines (SEO) and user experience to improve visibility and engagement.


• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure content aligns with campaigns and product launches.


• Manage a content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, on-brand content.


• Analyze content performance metrics to gauge effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Strategist , Content Manager, or similar role within an e-commerce environment.


• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.


• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.


• Experience using content management systems (CMS) and analytics platforms.


• Ability to develop creative and engaging content ideas tailored to specific target audiences.


• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, reflecting your expertise and contribution.


• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.


• Generous annual leave and sick leave policies.


• Professional development opportunities, including online courses and industry conferences.


• A culture that values creativity, autonomy, and impactful contributions to online growth .