Remote FMCG E-commerce Lead: Growth & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Fully remote

Health benefits

Career development

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Manager to lead online sales and customer experience for a major FMCG client. This fully remote role supports candidates across South Africa, with a focus on optimizing platforms, catalogs, and marketing campaigns.

You will develop strategies, partner with retailers and logistics providers, and analyze data to drive growth while ensuring a high-quality digital shopping journey for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, E-commerce, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in e-commerce management, digital marketing, or a related role with a strong focus on online sales growth.
• Proven track record of growing e-commerce businesses, preferably in FMCG.
• In-depth knowledge of e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and analytics tools (Google Analytics).
• Experience in developing and executing successful digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive e-commerce strategy to drive online sales growth and market share.
• Manage and optimize e-commerce platforms and online storefronts.
• Oversee online product catalogs, pricing, and promotions.
• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns (SEO, SEM, social, email).
• Analyze performance data to guide strategy and optimize customer journeys.
• Manage relationships with online retailers, marketplaces, and 3PL providers.
• Ensure seamless online customer experience from site navigation to fulfillment and support.
• Stay updated with e-commerce trends in FMCG.

Skills

E-commerce management

Digital marketing

Analytics

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Business

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Manager to lead online sales and customer experience for a major FMCG client. This fully remote role supports candidates across South Africa, with a focus on optimizing platforms, catalogs, and marketing campaigns.

You will develop strategies, partner with retailers and logistics providers, and analyze data to drive growth while ensuring a high-quality digital shopping journey for customers.