Remote-First Leader: E-Commerce Social Media & Content

Placements24; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Team collaboration

Impact on growth strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Manager to drive customer acquisition, improve conversions, and grow revenue through data-driven social media and e-commerce strategies. You will experiment across channels, optimize campaigns, and collaborate with product and marketing teams in a fully remote setup.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with analytics and A/B testing, and a proactive, creative approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in growth-focused roles with measurable impact.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce and social media dynamics.
• Experience with analytics, testing, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute growth experiments across channels to acquire and retain customers.
• Create and manage social media content calendars aligned with campaigns.
• Analyze data to optimize user journeys from social touchpoints to purchase.
• Run A/B tests on landing pages, ads, and email campaigns to improve conversion.
• Manage paid social campaigns with a focus on CAC and ROAS.
• Build online communities and drive user-generated content.
• Stay updated on trends and new growth tactics and implement where suitable.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams.
• Translate data insights into product and marketing improvements.
• Create engaging social media content that resonates with audiences.

Skills

Growth hacking

E-commerce

Social media management

Data analytics

A/B testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Statistics

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

SEO/SEM tools

Job description

Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Manager

About the Role Our client, a rapidly expanding online retailer, is looking for an exceptional Remote E-commerce Growth Hacker & Social Media Manager to spearhead their digital growth initiatives. This position is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute to our client's success from anywhere. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing innovative strategies to acquire new customers, increase conversion rates, and drive sustainable revenue growth through a combination of e-commerce best practices and cutting-edge social media tactics. This role requires a data-driven mindset, a deep understanding of user psychology, and a creative approach to problem-solving. If you are passionate about leveraging social media and e-commerce data to achieve exponential growth, this is the role for you. You will have the autonomy to experiment and implement growth strategies, making a significant impact on our client's business trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental growth strategies across various channels, with a strong emphasis on social media platforms, to acquire and retain customers.
• Develop and manage comprehensive social media content calendars, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and campaign objectives, optimized for engagement and conversion.
• Utilize data analytics to identify key growth opportunities, track campaign performance, and optimize user journeys from social media touchpoints to purchase.
• Implement A/B testing and other experimentation techniques on website landing pages, social media ads, and email campaigns to improve conversion rates.
• Manage and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns, focusing on customer acquisition cost (CAC) and return on ad spend (ROAS).
• Build and nurture online communities, fostering brand advocacy and driving user-generated content.
• Stay ahead of emerging social media trends, growth hacking techniques, and e-commerce technologies, recommending and implementing new approaches.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, engineering) to ensure a cohesive and effective growth strategy.
• Analyze customer feedback and behavior data to inform product development and marketing strategies.
• Create compelling social media content, including graphics, videos, and copy, that resonates with target audiences and drives desired actions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Growth Hacker, E-commerce Specialist, or Social Media Manager with a strong growth focus.
• Demonstrated success in implementing strategies that led to significant user acquisition and revenue growth.
• Proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) and A/B testing platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of various social media platforms, their advertising capabilities, and best practices for e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, content marketing, and CRM principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Creative thinker with a passion for experimentation and a willingness to take calculated risks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote working environment.
• Experience with marketing automation tools and email marketing platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, or a related quantitative field is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing e-commerce business.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Direct influence on the company's growth strategy.