Remote E-commerce & Social Media Growth Hacker

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary and bonuses

Cutting-edge growth tools

Professional development and learning

Impact on company growth

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote E-commerce & Social Media Growth Hacker to drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue from a remote-first team. You will design aggressive growth strategies, run extensive testing, and optimize the ecommerce funnel across channels.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytics with creativity, delivering rapid, sustainable growth in a fast-paced online retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven growth hacker with ecommerce and social media track record.
• Strong data analysis, CRO, and A/B testing experience.
• Deep understanding of social media algorithms and paid ads.
• Proficient in analytics tools like GA, Mixpanel, Amplitude.
• Remote-friendly with excellent communication.
• Bachelor's in Marketing, Economics, Statistics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement aggressive growth hacking strategies across social media and ecommerce channels.
• Conduct extensive A/B testing and data analysis to optimize campaigns, landing pages, and funnels.
• Develop and execute viral marketing campaigns and referral programs.
• Leverage social platforms for community building and driving targeted traffic.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales to align growth initiatives.
• Utilize analytics tools to track, measure, and report campaign performance.
• Experiment with emerging platforms and channels to discover new growth avenues.
• Optimize customer journey and conversion rates across the ecommerce funnel.

Skills

Growth hacker experience

Data analysis

A/B testing

CRO

Social media algorithms

Paid social advertising

Organic growth

Analytics tools

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Economics, Statistics

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Amplitude

CRM platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading e-commerce innovator, is seeking a visionary and results-driven Remote E-commerce & Social Media Growth Hacker to join their expanding remote-first team. This role is crucial for pioneering innovative strategies to accelerate growth and expand market reach. Based remotely, you will leverage your expertise in social media marketing, data analysis, and growth hacking techniques to drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue. This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere and shape the future of online retail for our client. You will be empowered to experiment with new platforms, tools, and strategies, constantly seeking out unconventional ways to achieve rapid and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, creative, and possesses a deep understanding of the digital landscape, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Your passion for uncovering growth opportunities and implementing them effectively will be paramount to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement aggressive growth hacking strategies across social media and e-commerce channels to drive user acquisition and conversion.


• Conduct extensive A/B testing and data analysis to identify and capitalize on optimization opportunities for marketing campaigns, landing pages, and user funnels.


• Develop and execute viral marketing campaigns and referral programs to maximize organic reach and user engagement.


• Leverage social media platforms for community building, customer engagement, and driving targeted traffic to our e-commerce store.


• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to ensure growth initiatives are aligned with business objectives.


• Utilize advanced analytics tools to track, measure, and report on campaign performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations.


• Experiment with emerging social media platforms and digital marketing channels to discover new avenues for growth.


• Optimize the customer journey and conversion rates throughout the entire e-commerce funnel.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Growth Hacker, with a strong portfolio of successful growth initiatives in e-commerce and social media.


• Expertise in data analysis, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and A/B testing methodologies.


• Deep understanding of social media algorithms, paid social advertising, and organic growth tactics.


• Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, and CRM platforms.


• Strong experience with e-commerce platforms and digital marketing automation tools.


• Excellent understanding of user psychology and marketing funnel optimization.


• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, experimental mindset.


• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote setting.


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

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.


• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company at the forefront of e-commerce innovation.


• Access to cutting-edge growth hacking tools and technologies.


• Significant impact on company growth and strategy.


• Professional development and learning opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.


• Collaborative and dynamic team culture, fostering innovation and idea sharing.