Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary and data-driven Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker to join a fully remote team, with Cape Town, Western Cape as a virtual hub. Drive growth across acquisition, engagement, and lifetime value in a global online marketplace.

The role combines marketing, product and data analytics to test hypotheses, analyze results, and scale successful strategies. Remote work offers flexibility while impacting a dynamic ecommerce business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Growth Hacker in ecommerce with rapid growth.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels, analytics tools, and experimentation platforms.
• Experience with A/B testing, multivariate testing, and CRO.
• Excellent data analysis and translating data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage growth experiments across paid, SEO, CRO, email, and social media.
• Analyze user data and market trends to identify growth levers.
• Develop and execute A/B tests to improve conversion and engagement.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to implement growth features.
• Build and optimize automated marketing funnels for acquisition and retention.
• Track key growth metrics and report insights to leadership.
• Stay updated on growth hacking tools and best practices.
• Manage budgets for growth experiments and paid channels.
• Develop and test new user acquisition strategies.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Growth hacking

E-commerce growth

Analytics

A/B testing

CRO

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/CS

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Experiment platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and data-driven Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker to join their fully remote team, based virtually out of Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant growth and innovation within a leading e-commerce company. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing scalable strategies to acquire new customers, increase user engagement, and maximize lifetime value. As a Growth Hacker, you will operate at the intersection of marketing, product, and data analytics, employing creative and experimental approaches to achieve ambitious growth targets. This role is perfect for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, experimental, and results-oriented environment. We are looking for someone who is passionate about e-commerce and possesses a relentless curiosity for uncovering new growth opportunities. You will have the autonomy to test new hypotheses, iterate quickly, and measure the impact of your initiatives. The fully remote nature of this position allows for flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere. We value initiative, creativity, and a strong bias for action. Join our client's distributed team and contribute to their ongoing success in the digital marketplace. This role demands a proactive and analytical mindset, with a deep understanding of customer acquisition funnels and retention strategies. Embrace the challenge of scaling an e-commerce business with cutting-edge growth tactics. Cape Town serves as a virtual hub for our operations, but your contributions will be felt globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage growth experiments across various channels, including paid acquisition, SEO, CRO, email, and social media.
• Analyze user data and market trends to identify key growth levers and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and execute A/B tests and other experiments to improve conversion rates and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement new features and functionalities that support growth initiatives.
• Build and optimize automated marketing funnels for customer acquisition and retention.
• Track and report on key growth metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Stay abreast of the latest growth hacking techniques, tools, and industry best practices.
• Manage budgets for growth experiments and paid acquisition channels.
• Develop and test new user acquisition strategies to expand the customer base.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Growth Hacker or in a similar role focused on rapid growth in an e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel), and experimentation platforms.
• Demonstrated success in driving significant user acquisition and revenue growth through innovative strategies.
• Experience with A/B testing, multivariate testing, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent understanding of user psychology and customer journey mapping.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools is a plus.
• A proactive, experimental, and results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of a dynamic e-commerce business.
• Access to a suite of cutting-edge growth marketing tools and resources.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Work with a diverse and talented global team.
• Direct impact on business growth and success.