Remote Retail E-commerce Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Professional development

Global team support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Retail E-commerce Specialist to drive online sales strategy and operations for a growing retail brand.

Working remotely, you will optimize the e-commerce platform, run digital marketing campaigns, and analyze data to boost customer acquisition and retention across international markets.

You will collaborate with virtual teams, optimize product content, and deliver measurable growth while enjoying flexible, fully remote work from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce management and digital marketing within retail.
• Strong knowledge of online retail platforms, SEO/SEM, and analytics.
• Excellent analytical skills to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the company's e-commerce website, ensuring a seamless user experience and high conversion rates.
• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing.
• Analyze website traffic, sales data, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage online product content, ensuring accuracy, descriptions, and imagery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive online strategy execution.

Skills

E-commerce management

Digital marketing

Web analytics

CMS proficiency

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS platforms

SEO tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Retail E-commerce Specialist to drive their online sales strategy and operations. This role will be fully remote, allowing you to contribute to our client's success from anywhere. You will be responsible for managing the e-commerce platform, optimizing product listings, and implementing digital marketing initiatives to enhance customer acquisition and retention. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced e-commerce professional to take ownership of a critical online channel for a growing retail brand, working independently and collaborating with virtual teams to achieve ambitious growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the company's e-commerce website, ensuring a seamless user experience and high conversion rates.
• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing.
• Analyze website traffic, sales data, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage online product content, ensuring accuracy, compelling descriptions, and high-quality imagery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure cohesive online strategy execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience in e-commerce management and digital marketing within the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of online retail platforms, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and SEO/SEM best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and e-commerce platforms.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to thrive in a remote work environment and manage tasks independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Full‑time, remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in the digital retail space.
• Contribution to the strategic growth of an online retail presence.
• A supportive virtual team environment, regardless of your location in Polokwane or elsewhere.