Remote Retail E-commerce Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Remote Retail E-commerce Specialist to drive online sales and optimize the digital presence across platforms. You will own the e-commerce stack, implement digital marketing strategies, and ensure a seamless customer journey from browsing to checkout.

With 5+ years in e-commerce and digital marketing, you will analyze performance data, optimize SEO/SEM, manage product listings, and collaborate with marketing, design and IT teams to boost

Qualifications

• 5+ years in e-commerce management and digital marketing.
• Proficient in Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and collaboratively in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the company’s e-commerce website for functionality, usability and performance.
• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies (SEO, SEM, social media, email) to drive traffic and conversions.
• Analyze website performance using analytics tools and provide actionable insights.
• Manage product listings with accurate descriptions and high-quality imagery.
• Oversee the online customer journey from browsing to checkout and post-purchase support.
• Collaborate with marketing, design and IT teams to execute e-commerce initiatives.

Skills

E-commerce management

Digital marketing

SEO

SEM

Content marketing

Social media marketing

Email marketing

Google Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a progressive retail organization seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Retail E-commerce Specialist to drive their online sales and digital presence. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company's e-commerce platform, developing and executing online marketing strategies, and ensuring a seamless customer journey from browsing to checkout. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce best practices, and data analysis to maximize online revenue and customer engagement. This role is critical for expanding our client's reach beyond traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Your expertise will shape the online shopping experience for our diverse customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the company's e-commerce website, ensuring functionality, usability, and performance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies, including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email campaigns, to drive traffic and conversions.
• Analyze website performance using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage online product listings, ensuring accuracy, compelling descriptions, and high-quality imagery.
• Oversee the entire online customer journey, from website navigation to checkout process and post-purchase support.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, design, IT) to execute e-commerce initiatives and campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest e-commerce trends, technologies, and competitor activities.
• Manage online advertising budgets and measure ROI effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in e-commerce management and digital marketing, with a strong portfolio of successful online campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing strategies.
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in the digital space.
• Flexible working hours, with core collaboration times.
• Access to online learning resources and industry certifications.