Remote E-commerce & Digital Strategy Leader

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive benefits

Performance bonuses

Long-term incentives

Career growth

Remote collaboration tools

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce & Digital Strategy Lead for a fully remote role in the FMCG sector. You will develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy to drive online growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence across the digital space.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in digital marketing and e-commerce, deep knowledge of SEO/SEM, analytics, and platforms like Shopify and Magento, plus a proven track record of leading remote teams and delivering

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing and e-commerce strategy, with FMCG exposure.
Proven success in developing and executing comprehensive e-commerce strategies that increased online revenue.
Deep understanding of digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, Social Media, Content Marketing, Email Marketing).
Experience with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, custom builds) and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management in remote environments.
Experience managing digital marketing budgets and agency relationships.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an overarching digital and e-commerce strategy aligned with business goals.
Identify and evaluate new digital channels, platforms, and technologies to drive online growth and innovation.
Oversee development and optimization of e-commerce platforms for seamless customer experience and higher conversions.
Drive digital marketing initiatives (SEO, SEM, social media, content, email) to raise brand awareness and customer acquisition.
Analyze digital performance metrics, website analytics, and customer data to inform decisions.
Collaborate with marketing, sales, IT and external partners for effective execution.
Manage the digital marketing budget and optimize resource ROI.
Stay ahead of digital trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in FMCG.
Lead and mentor a remote team of digital marketing and e-commerce professionals.