Remote Social Growth Lead for E‑Commerce Brand

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Remote Social Media Manager to lead online community engagement and brand presence for a fast-growing e-commerce startup. You will craft and execute social strategies, create compelling content, and drive awareness and conversions from anywhere.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in social media management, expertise in analytics and paid advertising, and a passion for digital storytelling in an e-commerce context. Remote work offers flexibility and room for impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in social media management with track record of growing online communities.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage campaigns.
• Strong proficiency with social media tools and analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of paid social advertising across platforms (e.g., Facebook Ads Manager).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content that aligns with brand voice and goals.
• Monitor channels for trends and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments and messages to foster community growth.
• Manage and optimize paid social advertising campaigns to improve ROI.
• Analyze performance data and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams for cohesive messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with social media best practices and emerging platforms.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

Placements24 seeks a creative Remote Social Media Manager to lead online community engagement and brand presence for a fast-growing e-commerce startup. You will craft and execute social strategies, create compelling content, and drive awareness and conversions from anywhere.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in social media management, expertise in analytics and paid advertising, and a passion for digital storytelling in an e-commerce context. Remote work offers flexibility and room for impact.