Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist to lead the brand's online presence. You will design data-driven campaigns that drive sales and brand engagement across all platforms, defining voice and visual identity for the digital storefront.

The role offers full remote flexibility, a competitive salary, and a budget for professional development. You will collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure cohesive messaging and measurable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in social media strategy with e-commerce focus.
• Proven success in developing and implementing social strategies that drive results.
• Expertise in social media analytics, reporting, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of current trends, platform algorithms, and ads best practices.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute data-driven social media strategies to drive e-commerce sales and brand engagement.
• Identify target audiences, platforms, and content pillars for campaigns.
• Develop and manage the social media content calendar aligned with marketing objectives and product launches.
• Oversee social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, targeting, and optimization.
• Analyze social media metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Social media strategy

E-commerce marketing

Data analytics

Campaign management

Strategic thinking

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist to lead their online brand presence. Operating from anywhere, this role will focus on developing and implementing innovative social media strategies tailored for e-commerce growth, directly impacting brand visibility and sales conversions. You will be instrumental in defining the voice and visual identity of the brand across all social platforms, analyzing market trends, and leveraging data to drive impactful campaigns. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape digital strategy in a fully remote capacity, contributing significantly to our client's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive, data-driven social media strategies to drive e-commerce sales and brand engagement.
• Identify target audiences, key platforms, and content pillars for effective social media campaigns.
• Develop and manage the social media content calendar, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and product launches.
• Oversee social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, targeting, and performance optimization.
• Analyze social media metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product, sales) to ensure consistent brand messaging and strategy execution.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in social media strategy, with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing social media strategies that drive measurable business results.
• Expertise in social media analytics, reporting, and optimization tools.
• Excellent understanding of current social media trends, platform algorithms, and advertising best practices.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote role.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a remote work environment.