Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Expert

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Expert to accelerate customer acquisition and engagement for an online retail business. The role is fully remote, with flexibility to contribute from anywhere and collaborate with a distributed team.

You will design experimental growth strategies, run advanced social campaigns, analyze data, and optimize funnels across the customer journey, driving conversions and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in growth hacking and digital marketing.
• Demonstrated success on social media for growth.
• Familiar with analytics tools and A/B testing.
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM.
• Understanding of acquisition funnels and retention.

Responsibilities

• Design and test growth experiments across e-commerce channels.
• Execute social media campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.
• Analyze data and run A/B tests to optimize funnels.
• Identify new channels and tactics for growth.
• Create engaging content for social, email, and touchpoints.
• Monitor trends and competitors to spot opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams.
• Build and nurture online brand communities.
• Interpret user feedback to inform product changes.
• Manage paid social and search campaigns for ROI.

Skills

Growth hacking

Digital marketing

E-commerce

Data analysis

A/B testing

SEO/SEM

Content marketing

Email marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

Amplitude

CRM tools

Marketing automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking online retail business, is looking for an innovative and data-driven Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Expert . This role is entirely remote, offering flexibility for talented individuals to contribute from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of developing and executing cutting-edge strategies to accelerate customer acquisition, engagement, and retention for our client's e-commerce platforms. This position requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative experimentation, and a deep understanding of social media's power to drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly adaptable, and passionate about leveraging digital channels to achieve exponential growth. You will work closely with a distributed team, contributing to impactful decisions that shape the future of our client's online presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze experimental growth strategies across e-commerce channels, focusing on rapid scaling.
• Develop and execute advanced social media marketing campaigns to drive qualified traffic, conversions, and brand advocacy.
• Utilize data analytics and A/B testing to identify key growth levers and optimize user funnels across the e-commerce journey.
• Identify and test new channels, tools, and tactics for customer acquisition and engagement.
• Craft compelling content for social media, email, and other digital touchpoints to enhance user experience and conversion rates.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to uncover growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, sales) to align growth initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Build and nurture engaged online communities around the brand.
• Analyze user behavior and feedback to inform product development and marketing strategy adjustments.
• Manage and optimize paid social media and search advertising campaigns for maximum ROI.

Requirements

• Proven experience in growth hacking, digital marketing, or e-commerce, with a strong emphasis on experimentation and measurable results.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging social media platforms for business growth and customer acquisition.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Amplitude) and A/B testing methodologies.
• Experience with various marketing automation and CRM tools.
• Excellent understanding of customer acquisition funnels and retention strategies.
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of SEO/SEM, content marketing, and email marketing is advantageous.
• A track record of driving significant user growth or revenue increases in previous roles.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to experiment with innovative growth strategies.
• Contribute to a dynamic and evolving e-commerce business.
• Access to online professional development resources.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation and impact.