Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Performance Marketer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Global team

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a fully remote E-commerce Growth Hacker and Performance Marketer for a globally distributed team. You will design rapid experiments across paid social, SEM, email, and affiliates to accelerate growth, improve conversion, and maximize customer lifetime value.

The role demands strong analytics, experience with Google Analytics and Mixpanel, and a track record of optimizing the customer journey through CRO techniques and A/B testing in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven growth hacker or performance marketer in e-commerce.
• Strong analytics and data visualization skills.
• Experience with A/B and multivariate testing.
• Experience with SEM and paid social campaigns.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze rapid experiments across marketing channels.
• Test growth tactics and new channels to acquire/retain customers.
• Analyze user behavior and conversion funnels to uncover optimizations.
• Manage paid campaigns on Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.
• Implement and refine A/B testing for pages, emails, ads.
• Collaborate with product/dev to optimize UX and conversions.
• Monitor KPIs and report on performance and experiments.
• Stay updated on growth marketing trends.
• Improve customer retention and lifetime value.

Skills

Growth hacker

Performance marketing

Analytical thinking

A/B testing

CRO

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

CRM systems

Marketing automation

Google Ads

Facebook Ads

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a pioneering force in the online retail space, and we are searching for an exceptionally skilled and data-driven Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker and Performance Marketer to join their globally distributed team. This role is entirely remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of identifying and implementing innovative strategies to accelerate growth across all digital channels for our client's diverse product offerings. This position demands a blend of creative thinking, analytical prowess, and a relentless focus on measurable results. You will play a crucial role in optimizing the customer journey, improving conversion rates, and maximizing customer lifetime value through experimentation and agile marketing techniques. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and is passionate about uncovering growth opportunities that others might miss.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze rapid experiments across various marketing channels (paid social, SEM, email, affiliate, etc.) to drive e-commerce growth.


• Identify and test new growth hacking tactics and channels to acquire and retain customers efficiently.


• Deeply analyze user behavior, conversion funnels, and customer journey data to uncover pain points and optimization opportunities.


• Develop and manage high-performing paid advertising campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and others relevant to the e-commerce sector.


• Implement and refine A/B testing strategies for website elements, landing pages, email campaigns, and ad creatives.


• Collaborate with product and development teams to implement website optimizations and new features that enhance user experience and conversion rates.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide detailed reports on campaign performance, growth trends, and experiment outcomes.


• Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and best practices in growth hacking, performance marketing, and e-commerce.


• Develop and execute strategies to improve customer retention and increase lifetime value.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Growth Hacker, Performance Marketer, or similar role within an e-commerce context.


• Strong analytical skills with expertise in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) and data visualization.


• Demonstrated experience in designing and running A/B tests and multivariate tests.


• Proficiency in managing and optimizing paid search (SEM) and paid social media campaigns.


• Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems.


• Excellent understanding of the entire e-commerce customer journey and conversion rate optimization (CRO).


• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative, experimental mindset.


• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote setting.


• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility.


• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Opportunity to work with a globally distributed, innovative team.


• Direct impact on the rapid growth of a leading e-commerce brand.


• Access to professional development resources and tools.


• Collaborative and empowering work culture.