Remote E-commerce Social Media Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote E-commerce Social Media Specialist to manage our client's social media presence, engage the online community, and drive traffic to the e-commerce site.

You will execute the social media strategy, create and schedule content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, and monitor performance to inform ongoing campaigns. This role is fully remote with flexible hours. A proactive, creative mindset with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of social media management or related digital marketing experience.
• Proficiency with major social platforms and business tools.
• Experience creating engaging content (text, image, video) and basic graphic/video editing.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily social media activities, post content, respond to comments.
• Create and curate engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest.
• Assist in content calendar development and scheduling.
• Monitor trends and audience engagement, identify opportunities.
• Support planning and execution of campaigns and promotions.
• Report on performance metrics and contribute to strategy.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Analytics tools

Remote work

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and creative Remote E-commerce Social Media Specialist to manage their social media presence and engage their online community. This role is responsible for executing the social media strategy, creating and scheduling engaging content, and interacting with followers to foster brand loyalty and drive traffic to their e-commerce site. You will be an integral part of the marketing team, working remotely to enhance brand visibility and customer connection through dynamic social media activities. This position is perfect for a self-starter passionate about building online communities and driving engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily social media activities, including posting content, responding to comments and messages, and monitoring channels.
• Create and curate engaging content (text, image, video) tailored for different social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
• Assist in the development and scheduling of content calendars, ensuring a consistent brand voice and aesthetic.
• Monitor social media trends and audience engagement, identifying opportunities to participate in relevant conversations.
• Support the planning and execution of social media campaigns and promotions.
• Report on social media performance metrics and contribute to strategy discussions.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in social media management or a related digital marketing role, preferably in e-commerce.
• Proficiency with major social media platforms and their business tools.
• Experience in creating engaging content for social media, including basic graphic design or video editing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a fully remote capacity.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to directly contribute to brand growth and community engagement.
• Exposure to diverse aspects of e-commerce marketing.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development.