Remote E-commerce Social Media Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development budget

Access to marketing tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead the online presence, craft campaigns, manage communities, and optimize performance across platforms.

You will analyze metrics, coordinate paid campaigns, and drive engagement and conversions while working independently from anywhere, with a supportive budget for professional development. This is a fully remote role with a competitive salary and opportunities to impact a growing online brand.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager in e-commerce.
• Strong ability to create engaging content and campaigns.
• Experience with paid social campaigns and analytics tools.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a robust social media strategy.
• Create, curate, and schedule content across platforms.
• Manage and grow online communities and respond to inquiries.
• Plan and execute paid social advertising campaigns with ROI focus.
• Monitor trends and apply insights to improve engagement.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and provide optimization recommendations.

Skills

Social media strategy

E-commerce

Copywriting

Analytics & reporting

Paid social advertising

Community management

Tools

Facebook Ads Manager

Instagram Ads

TikTok Ads

Google Analytics

Hootsuite/Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead their online presence strategy. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while driving engagement and growth for our client's digital storefronts. You will be responsible for crafting compelling social media campaigns, managing online communities, and analyzing performance metrics to continuously optimize our strategy. This role requires a deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, a knack for creative storytelling, and the ability to connect with customers on various social platforms, contributing to a truly global and dynamic online brand experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a robust social media strategy to increase brand visibility and drive traffic to e-commerce sites.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across multiple social media platforms, ensuring brand voice consistency.
• Manage and grow online communities, fostering positive interactions and responding to customer inquiries and feedback.
• Plan and execute paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for conversions and ROI.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, and effectively apply that knowledge to increase engagement.
• Analyze social media data, generate detailed reports, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and sales.
• Expertise in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn) and their advertising capabilities.
• Excellent copywriting, content creation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media analytics tools and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Generous budget for professional development and online courses.
• Access to cutting-edge social media marketing tools.
• Opportunity to significantly impact a growing e-commerce brand's digital footprint.