Remote E-commerce Growth Manager - FMCG Online Sales

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role with flexibility

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Manager to lead online sales strategy for a leading FMCG client. The role is fully remote and requires a strong track record in driving online growth, optimizing platforms, and leveraging analytics to improve performance.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in e-commerce management within fast-paced consumer-facing environments and can collaborate with marketing, IT, and operations to deliver ROI-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or related field.
• 5–7 years of e-commerce management experience, preferably in FMCG or fast-paced consumer goods.
• Proven record of growing online sales and managing digital channels.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and analytics.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive online sales and market share.
• Manage and optimize the e-commerce website(s) for UX and conversions.
• Oversee online marketing campaigns (SEO, SEM, social media, email).
• Manage relationships with e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, and logistics providers.
• Analyze e-commerce data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and manage the e-commerce budget and ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, IT, and operations teams.

Skills

E-commerce management

Digital marketing

Analytics

UX optimization

Leadership

Project management

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing / Business / E-commerce

Tools

Google Analytics

Shopify/other platforms

Email marketing platforms

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Manager to lead online sales strategy for a leading FMCG client. The role is fully remote and requires a strong track record in driving online growth, optimizing platforms, and leveraging analytics to improve performance.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in e-commerce management within fast-paced consumer-facing environments and can collaborate with marketing, IT, and operations to deliver ROI-focused initiatives.