Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Impactful industry role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical E-commerce Growth Hacker for a fully remote role based out of Stellenbosch. You will identify rapid, scalable growth strategies and analyze funnels to drive acquisition and retention across channels.

The role requires a strong background in data-driven experimentation, A/B testing, CRO, and proficiency with Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, and marketing automation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Analytics, CS, or a related field.
• Proven track record in e-commerce growth hacking.
• Strong data analysis skills using GA, Mixpanel, or Amplitude.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the entire e-commerce customer journey to identify growth opportunities.
• Design, implement, and track A/B tests and experiments across website and channels.
• Develop data-driven strategies for acquisition, activation, retention, and referrals.
• Utilize digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, social, email, affiliates) to drive growth.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering to translate insights into initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and report growth metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Growth hacking

Data analysis

A/B testing

CRO

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Amplitude

SEO

SEM

Social media advertising

Email automation

Web development familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Analytics or CS

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Amplitude

Google Tag Manager

Marketing automation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experimental E-commerce Growth Hacker for a fully remote position based out of Stellenbosch . This role is focused on identifying and implementing rapid, scalable growth strategies across all facets of the e-commerce business. You will be responsible for analyzing user funnels, identifying bottlenecks, and devising creative solutions to drive customer acquisition, conversion, and retention. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, constantly experimenting with new tactics to achieve exponential growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the entire e-commerce customer journey to identify key opportunities for growth and optimization.
• Design, implement, and track A/B tests and other experiments across website, marketing channels, and product features.
• Develop and execute data-driven strategies for customer acquisition, activation, retention, and referral.
• Utilize a range of digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and affiliate marketing, to drive scalable growth.
• Collaborate closely with product, marketing, and engineering teams to translate insights into actionable growth initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting on growth metrics and providing insights for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Growth Hacker or in a similar role with a focus on e-commerce growth.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude).
• Demonstrated experience in running successful A/B tests and conversion rate optimization (CRO) experiments.
• Proficiency across various digital marketing disciplines, including SEO, SEM, social media advertising, and email automation.
• Experience with web development technologies and marketing automation tools is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential based on growth targets.
• Completely remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge e-commerce platform and drive significant impact.