Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office budget

Flexible hours

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist to craft and execute innovative social media strategies that drive online sales and enhance brand presence. This fully remote role requires expertise in content creation, community building, and paid social advertising.

You will develop engaging campaigns tailored for our target audience, analyze performance, and adapt strategies to maximize conversions while maintaining brand consistency across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media strategy within an e-commerce or DTC environment.
• Track record of developing paid social campaigns that drive sales.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics.
• Strong content creation, design sense, and copywriting for social media.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy for e-commerce growth.
• Create content calendars with visuals, copy, and video for multiple platforms.
• Manage and optimize paid social campaigns to maximize traffic and ROI.
• Engage with online communities and respond to inquiries.
• Analyze performance and provide actionable insights and reports.
• Stay ahead of trends and competitor activities in social commerce.

Skills

Social media strategy

Paid social campaigns

Content creation

Analytics and reporting

Remote teamwork

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist to craft and execute innovative social media strategies that drive online sales and enhance brand presence. This fully remote position requires a deep understanding of social commerce trends, content creation, community building, and paid social advertising. You will be responsible for developing engaging campaigns that resonate with our target audience, foster brand loyalty, and ultimately convert followers into customers. This role is perfect for a creative strategist who thrives in a virtual environment and is passionate about leveraging social platforms to achieve measurable e-commerce success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy tailored for e-commerce growth and customer acquisition.
• Create compelling content calendars, including visuals, copy, and video, optimized for various social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.).
• Manage and optimize paid social advertising campaigns to drive traffic, conversions, and ROI.
• Engage with the online community, respond to inquiries, and foster positive brand interactions.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, providing regular reports with actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Stay ahead of emerging social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activities relevant to e-commerce.

Requirements

• Proven experience in social media strategy , particularly within an e-commerce or direct-to-consumer (DTC) environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing paid social media campaigns that drive sales.
• Proficiency with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and advertising managers.
• Strong understanding of content creation, visual design, and copywriting for social media.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills for a remote team.
• A creative mindset with a data-driven approach to strategy and execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Flexible working hours within designated time zones.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture focused on innovation and results.