Remote Performance Marketing Manager

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Generous leave

Home office stipend

Learning resources

Bonuses

Health program

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Performance Marketing Manager to drive acquisition and revenue growth for a South Africa-based e-commerce client. You will lead data-driven campaigns across paid search, social, display, and affiliates, with autonomy to shape global expansion while working from anywhere in South Africa.

You will optimize budgets, run A/B tests, analyze performance, and collaborate with creative and analytics teams to maximize ROI in a remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in performance marketing with paid acquisition focus.
• Proven ability to manage large digital ad budgets and meet ROI targets.
• Expertise in Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and major paid social platforms.
• Strong analytics experience with Google Analytics/Adobe Analytics.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize cross-channel performance marketing campaigns.
• Manage multi-million rand budgets to achieve KPIs (CPA, ROAS, LTV).
• Analyze campaign data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Execute A/B tests to improve conversion and user experience.
• Collaborate with creative and analytics teams to craft ads and landing pages.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Oversee retargeting/remarketing strategies.
• Ensure proper tracking and attribution across platforms.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading e-commerce innovator seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Remote Performance Marketing Manager to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, executing, and optimizing data-driven performance marketing campaigns across paid search, social media, display, and affiliate channels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of analytics, A/B testing, and budget management, with a passion for leveraging data to achieve exceptional ROI. As a key member of our client's marketing team, you will have the autonomy to shape and implement cutting-edge strategies, contributing directly to the company's global expansion. This role demands a proactive individual who thrives in a remote-first culture, demonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills in a virtual environment. Your strategic input will be crucial in navigating the competitive digital landscape and ensuring sustained growth. The primary focus is on performance, measurability, and continuous optimization of all marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance marketing strategies across channels like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and affiliate networks.
• Manage and optimize multi-million rand marketing budgets to achieve aggressive KPIs such as CPA, ROAS, and LTV.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of campaign performance, identifying trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize A/B testing and experimentation to continuously enhance campaign effectiveness and user experience.
• Collaborate closely with the creative and analytics teams to develop compelling ad copy, landing pages, and creative assets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new platform opportunities to stay ahead of the curve.
• Generate regular performance reports for senior management, highlighting key successes and areas for optimization.
• Oversee the strategy and execution of retargeting and remarketing campaigns.
• Ensure accurate tracking and attribution of all marketing efforts.
• Foster strong relationships with ad platform representatives to leverage new features and beta programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a quantitative field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in performance marketing, with a significant focus on paid acquisition channels.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale digital advertising budgets and exceeding ROI targets.
• Expertise in Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and other major paid social platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar tools.
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM systems.
• Exceptional understanding of A/B testing methodologies and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Experience in e-commerce or SaaS is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work environment, allowing flexibility in location within South Africa.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Contribution towards home office setup.
• Access to online learning resources and industry conferences.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.