Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative virtual team culture

Competitive salary with incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist to advance our online presence and drive revenue. You will craft compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences across all major platforms from anywhere in South Africa.

You will design strategies, create platform-specific content, and analyze performance using analytics tools. Collaboration with ecommerce and creative teams will ensure cohesive campaigns and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Strategist in the ecommerce sector.
• Strong knowledge of major platforms (IG, FB, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest) and ads.
• Skilled in content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with social media management and analytics tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement social media strategies for online retail, focusing on engagement and conversion.
• Create, curate, and schedule platform-specific content (visuals, copy, video).
• Monitor trends, competitors, and customer conversations to identify opportunities.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights and reports.
• Collaborate remotely with ecommerce, product, and creative teams for cohesive messaging.
• Grow and manage online communities, building brand loyalty.

Skills

Social Media Strategy

E-commerce

Content Creation

Analytics Tools

Remote Work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Buffer

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and creative Remote E-commerce Social Media Strategist to drive our online presence and sales initiatives. This fully remote position is ideal for an individual who excels at crafting compelling narratives and engaging content for diverse audiences across all major social media platforms. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge strategies that enhance brand visibility, foster community interaction, and directly contribute to e-commerce revenue growth. This role offers the flexibility of working from anywhere in South Africa while being a core part of a forward-thinking marketing team, focused on leveraging social media's power for business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative social media strategies tailored for online retail environments, focusing on engagement and conversion.
• Create, curate, and schedule high-quality, platform-specific content (visuals, copy, video) that resonates with target e-commerce customers.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and customer conversations to identify opportunities and threats.
• Analyze social media campaign performance using data analytics tools, providing actionable insights and regular reports.
• Collaborate remotely with e-commerce, product, and creative teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and integrated campaign execution.
• Manage and grow our online communities, fostering positive relationships and driving brand loyalty.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Strategist or similar role within the e-commerce sector.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest) and their respective advertising capabilities.
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Buffer, Sprout Social, Google Analytics).
• Excellent content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in digital marketing.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Contribution to exciting e-commerce growth initiatives.