Remote E-commerce Growth Specialist (FMCG)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Specialist to drive online sales for FMCG products across South Africa, with full remote work from anywhere in SA. You will lead the e-commerce strategy, optimize listings, and run targeted campaigns to grow traffic and conversions while collaborating with marketing, sales and logistics teams.

The role rewards data-driven decision making, strong analytical skills, and independence in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven e-commerce and digital marketing experience.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into action.
• Experience with SA markets and remote collaboration.
• Excellent communication and project management, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an e-commerce strategy to grow online sales in SA.
• Manage product listings across platforms with compelling content.
• Plan and run digital campaigns (SEO/SEM, social, email) to drive traffic.
• Analyze performance metrics and report insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and logistics to ensure a smooth customer journey.
• Stay updated on e-commerce trends and tools to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

E-commerce management

Digital marketing

SEO/SEM

Google Analytics

Shopify / WooCommerce

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Shopify

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Facebook/Instagram Ads

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Specialist to drive online sales for FMCG products across South Africa, with full remote work from anywhere in SA. You will lead the e-commerce strategy, optimize listings, and run targeted campaigns to grow traffic and conversions while collaborating with marketing, sales and logistics teams.

The role rewards data-driven decision making, strong analytical skills, and independence in a remote setting.