Remote Social Media & E-commerce Growth Hacker

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media & E-commerce Growth Hacker to design and run rapid growth experiments across social media and e-commerce platforms. You will analyze user behavior, optimize conversion funnels, and collaborate with global teams to drive customer acquisition and retention.

This fully remote role emphasizes data-driven decision making, A/B testing, and scalable growth strategies. A strong track record in measurable growth and a quantitative mindset are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in growth hacking, digital marketing, or e-commerce.
• Proven track record of growth strategies driving user acquisition or revenue.
• Expertise in A/B testing, data analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency with social media marketing tools and analytics platforms.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms and CRO.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and track growth experiments across social media and e-commerce.
• Analyze user behavior, funnels, and KPIs to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute targeted social media campaigns for acquisition and retention.
• Optimize website features and conversion pathways based on data insights.
• Lead A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams on growth initiatives.
• Stay updated on trends in social media, growth hacking, and e-commerce tech.
• Manage paid social advertising budgets for ROI, and report results.

Skills

Growth hacking

Digital marketing

Data analysis

A/B testing

Experimentation

Remote teamwork

SEO

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Marketing automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative and forward-thinking e-commerce company, is looking for an exceptional **Remote** Social Media & E-commerce Growth Hacker. This role is designed for a creative strategist who can leverage social media and e-commerce channels to drive rapid, sustainable growth. You will be responsible for experimenting with new growth tactics, analyzing data, and implementing scalable strategies across various platforms to acquire new customers and retain existing ones. This is a fully **remote** position, allowing you to work from any location while collaborating with a global team. We are seeking a highly analytical, experimental, and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, data-centric environment and has a proven track record of innovative growth strategies. This role, while based conceptually near **Bloemfontein, Free State**, offers unparalleled flexibility for the right candidate, requiring only excellent connectivity and a dedicated remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and track innovative growth experiments across social media and e-commerce platforms.
• Analyze user behavior, conversion funnels, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute targeted social media campaigns to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Optimize e-commerce website features, user experience, and conversion pathways based on data insights.
• Leverage A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies to validate growth hypotheses.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to implement growth initiatives.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in social media marketing, growth hacking, and e-commerce technologies.
• Manage and optimize paid social advertising budgets for maximum ROI.
• Develop and implement strategies for viral growth and community building.
• Generate regular reports on growth metrics and experiment results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in growth hacking, digital marketing, or e-commerce, with a strong focus on measurable results.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing growth strategies that have led to significant user acquisition or revenue increase.
• Expertise in A/B testing, data analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency with social media marketing tools, analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), and marketing automation software.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a **remote** team environment.
• Experience with paid social media advertising and SEO.
• Must be comfortable working independently and managing projects from conception to completion.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive salary, the complete freedom and flexibility of a fully **remote** work setup, significant opportunities for professional development in a cutting-edge field, and the chance to be at the forefront of e-commerce growth strategies. While the conceptual location is **Bloemfontein, Free State**, this position empowers you to work from anywhere, offering an unparalleled work-life balance.