Remote E-commerce Social Media Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Access to social media tools

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join its fully remote team supporting operations in Mahikeng, South Africa. You will create content, manage our social presence, and analyze campaigns to drive traffic, engagement, and sales for our online stores.

Responsibilities include designing strategies, creating on-brand content across platforms, monitoring channels, and reporting performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist with a focus on ecommerce.
• Deep knowledge of major social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.).
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and social media management tools.
• Strong analytics to optimize campaigns and report insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with remote teamwork in mind.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute social media strategies focused on ecommerce growth and customer acquisition.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across key platforms.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments, and foster community engagement.
• Analyze campaign performance and generate reports for optimization.
• Collaborate remotely with ecommerce, marketing, and design teams.
• Stay current with social media trends and best practices.

Skills

Social Media Strategy

Platform Proficiency

Content Creation Tools

Analytics & Reporting

Remote Collaboration

Project Management

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Social Media Management Platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and driven Remote E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join their fully remote team supporting operations in Mahikeng. This position is critical for developing and implementing innovative social media strategies that directly drive traffic, engagement, and sales for our online stores. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing our social presence, and utilizing analytics to optimize campaigns for maximum impact. We are looking for a self-motivated professional with a deep understanding of e-commerce marketing and a proven ability to excel in a 100% remote work environment, contributing to our digital success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute social media strategies focused on e-commerce growth and customer acquisition.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging, on-brand content across key social media platforms.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to user comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Analyze social media campaign performance, track key metrics, and generate insightful reports for optimization.
• Collaborate remotely with e-commerce, marketing, and design teams to ensure cohesive campaigns.
• Stay current with emerging social media trends, platform updates, and e-commerce marketing best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.) and their advertising capabilities.
• Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and social media management platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using social media analytics tools to drive decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to remote teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position, offering ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in digital marketing.
• Access to cutting-edge social media tools and resources.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual work culture.