Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,317,000 - 2,470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary and bonuses

Global collaboration opportunities

Budget for professional development

Health and wellness benefits forremote

Significant annual leave

Home office stipend

Role enabling growth strategies from-

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and innovative remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Analytics Specialist to drive aggressive user acquisition, activation, retention, and revenue across all digital touchpoints.

You will design experiments, build dashboards, and collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in a globally accessible online marketplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, CS, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of growth marketing, performance marketing, or data analysis in ecommerce/tech.
• Experience designing and running A/B tests and experimentation frameworks.
• Proficiency in web analytics platforms and SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze A/B tests to optimize funnel conversion.
• Develop data-driven growth strategies for acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and revenue.
• Utilize analytics tools (GA, Mixpanel, Amplitude) to track KPIs and derive insights.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering to prioritize growth initiatives.
• Evaluate new growth channels including SEO, SEM, content, affiliates, and social ads.
• Build dashboards and reports to monitor growth and communicate findings.
• Develop user segmentation to personalize marketing and improve CLV.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis in the ecommerce landscape.

Skills

A/B testing

Growth marketing

Data analysis

SQL

Web analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Mixpanel

Amplitude

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering force in the global e-commerce sector, is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Analytics Specialist. This position is integral to driving aggressive growth and optimizing user acquisition and retention strategies across all digital touchpoints. Based remotely, you will have the autonomy to experiment with new growth levers, analyze complex datasets, and translate insights into actionable strategies that directly impact revenue. We are looking for a data-driven individual with a passion for uncovering hidden opportunities and a proven ability to implement and scale growth initiatives within a competitive online marketplace. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, ensuring our client remains at the forefront of the e-commerce industry, accessible from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze A/B tests and other experiments to optimize conversion rates across the entire e-commerce funnel, from top-of-funnel acquisition to post-purchase engagement.
• Develop and implement data-driven growth strategies focusing on customer acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and revenue.
• Utilize advanced analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude) to track key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and generate actionable insights for improving user experience and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams to prioritize and implement growth initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate new growth channels and tactics, including SEO, SEM, content marketing, affiliate marketing, and social media advertising.
• Build and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reports to monitor growth performance and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Develop user segmentation strategies to personalize marketing messages and improve customer lifetime value.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the e-commerce landscape.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest growth hacking techniques, marketing technologies, and e-commerce best practices.

Requirements

• Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in growth marketing, performance marketing, or data analysis within an e-commerce or tech-focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and running successful A/B tests and experimentation frameworks.
• Proficiency in web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of various digital marketing channels and their role in the customer journey.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems is a plus.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Our client provides a highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• You will have access to a global network of colleagues and opportunities for international collaboration.
• We offer a generous budget for professional development, including online courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits are provided, tailored for remote employees.
• Enjoy a significant annual leave allowance and the freedom to structure your workday to optimize productivity.
• A home office stipend is also available to ensure you have the best setup for success.
• This role empowers you to shape growth strategies from anywhere.