Remote Head of E-commerce Marketing

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive health benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Head of E-commerce Marketing to lead our digital marketing from home. This senior executive role defines and executes a growth-focused strategy to drive customer acquisition and revenue for our e-commerce business, overseeing SEO, SEM, social media, content, email marketing and affiliate programs while managing a remote team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in digital marketing with a proven track record of scaling online businesses, strong strategic,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital marketing, with significant e-commerce leadership experience.
• Proven track record of scaling online businesses and driving revenue growth.
• Expertise across major digital channels and analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cutting-edge e-commerce marketing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and manage a remote team of marketing professionals across disciplines.
• Oversee all digital marketing channels including SEO, SEM, social media, email, and content marketing.
• Manage significant marketing budgets and optimize ROI.
• Drive optimization of campaigns and customer acquisition funnels.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure cohesive brand messaging and customer experience across digital touchpoints.

Skills

Digital marketing

SEO

SEM

Social media

Content marketing

Email marketing

Affiliate programs

Remote leadership

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Facebook/Meta Ads

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Head of E-commerce Marketing to lead their digital marketing efforts entirely from home. This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy to drive growth, customer acquisition, and revenue for our e-commerce business. You will oversee all aspects of online marketing, including SEO, SEM, social media, content, email marketing, and affiliate programs. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of success in scaling e-commerce businesses through innovative digital marketing initiatives, and is adept at managing a remote team and operations effectively, supporting our presence in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cutting-edge e-commerce marketing strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage a remote team of marketing professionals across various disciplines.
• Oversee all digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, email, and content marketing.
• Manage significant marketing budgets and allocate resources for maximum impact and ROI.
• Drive continuous optimization of campaigns and customer acquisition funnels.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify new growth opportunities.
• Ensure cohesive brand messaging and customer experience across all digital touchpoints.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing , with a significant portion focused on e-commerce leadership.
• Demonstrated success in scaling online businesses and achieving significant revenue growth.
• Expertise in all major digital marketing channels and analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing remote teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, effective in a fully remote context.

Benefits

• Executive-level annual salary and substantial performance-based equity/bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and wellness support.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing e-commerce enterprise.