Remote E-commerce Growth Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Access to analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote E-commerce Growth Lead to spearhead online expansion from anywhere. You will define and execute growth experiments across channels, mentor a high-performing team, and manage budgets to maximize ROI.

Bring extensive ecommerce growth experience, mastering analytics and A/B testing tools. You will collaborate with product, marketing and engineering to drive customer acquisition, conversions, and revenue in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior growth role for ecommerce.
• Expertise in growth hacking, experimentation, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels and growth levers.
• Proficiency with analytics platforms and A/B testing tools.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and strategic thinking.
• Experience working in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Relevant degrees in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the ecommerce growth strategy with targets for new customers, conversions, LTV and revenue.
• Lead ideation, prioritisation and execution of growth experiments across channels.
• Analyze data to uncover patterns, opportunities and optimization areas.
• Build and mentor a high-performing growth team and manage growth budget.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing and support for aligned growth objectives.
• Implement analytics and A/B testing frameworks to measure impact.
• Stay ahead of trends and competitive strategies to maintain advantage.
• Report growth performance to senior leadership with actionable insights.

Skills

Growth leadership

Growth hacking

Data analysis

Digital marketing

Leadership

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Mixpanel

Optimizely

VWO

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a visionary and highly experienced Remote E-commerce Growth Lead to spearhead their online expansion efforts. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker who can devise and execute innovative growth strategies to significantly increase market share, customer acquisition, and revenue for the e-commerce business. You will be responsible for identifying key growth levers, managing cross-functional teams (product, marketing, engineering), and fostering a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making. This is a fully remote position, empowering you to lead from wherever you are and make a substantial impact on the company's trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the overarching e-commerce growth strategy, setting ambitious targets for customer acquisition, conversion rates, customer lifetime value, and revenue.
• Lead the ideation, prioritization, and execution of growth experiments across all customer touchpoints and channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email, content, partnerships, product features).
• Analyze vast amounts of data to identify user behavior patterns, market opportunities, and areas for optimization.
• Build and mentor a high-performing growth team, fostering collaboration and driving a results-oriented culture.
• Oversee the budget for growth initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum ROI.
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams to align on growth objectives and facilitate seamless execution.
• Implement and manage advanced analytics and A/B testing frameworks to measure the impact of growth initiatives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Report on growth performance to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior growth role, with a proven track record of driving significant growth for e-commerce businesses.
• Deep expertise in growth hacking methodologies, experimentation frameworks, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of the full spectrum of digital marketing channels and their application in driving growth.
• Proficiency in using analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Mixpanel) and A/B testing tools (e.g., Optimizely, VWO).
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience working in a remote, distributed team environment is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

• A fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• A highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead strategic growth initiatives for a prominent e-commerce brand.
• Direct impact on the company's success and market position.
• Access to top-tier tools and resources for growth hacking and analytics.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture that values data and experimentation.