Remote Social Media & E-commerce Growth Hacker

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development access

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media & E-commerce Growth Hacker to ideate, experiment, and execute rapid growth strategies. You will work across social media and ecommerce channels to scale user acquisition, engagement, and revenue from any location.

The role requires a hands-on, data-driven mindset with a track record in growth hacking, CRO, and paid social campaigns. Join a fast-paced, innovative team pushing boundaries in online retail.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth for ecommerce through social media and growth hacking techniques.
• Deep understanding of social media marketing, analytics, and paid social advertising.
• Expertise in A/B testing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and data analysis.
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and generate innovative growth ideas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of user psychology and online consumer behavior.
• Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) and social media management platforms.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, able to thrive in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rapid growth experiments across social media to increase brand visibility and customer acquisition.
• Drive traffic to ecommerce platforms and optimize conversion rates.
• Develop and implement viral marketing loops and referral programs to accelerate organic growth.
• Analyze user behavior, run A/B tests, and iterate based on data insights.
• Identify emerging social media trends and platform features for growth opportunities.
• Create compelling, shareable content that resonates with target audiences and encourages virality.
• Collaborate with product and marketing teams to ensure a seamless customer journey from social discovery to purchase.
• Monitor KPIs related to growth, engagement, and ecommerce sales, and report outcomes.

Skills

Growth hacking

Social media marketing

Analytics

A/B testing

CRO

Content creation

Data-driven

Problem solving

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a disruptive force in the online retail sector and is looking for an innovative and results-driven Remote Social Media & E-commerce Growth Hacker. This position is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute to our client's success from any location. You will be tasked with ideating, experimenting with, and implementing cutting-edge strategies to rapidly scale user acquisition, engagement, and revenue through social media and e-commerce channels. This is a hands-on role for a creative problem-solver with a deep understanding of digital growth tactics and a passion for pushing boundaries in the e-commerce space. If you thrive in a fast-paced, experimental environment and love to find unconventional solutions, this is your next challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute rapid growth experiments across social media platforms to increase brand visibility and customer acquisition.
• Leverage social media channels to drive qualified traffic to e-commerce platforms and optimize conversion rates.
• Develop and implement viral marketing loops and referral programs to accelerate organic growth.
• Analyze user behavior, A/B test different strategies, and iterate quickly based on data insights.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging social media trends and platform features for growth opportunities.
• Create compelling, shareable content that resonates with target audiences and encourages virality.
• Collaborate with the product and marketing teams to ensure a seamless customer journey from social discovery to purchase.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to growth, engagement, and e-commerce sales, reporting on experiment outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven track record of driving significant growth for e-commerce businesses using social media and growth hacking techniques.
• Deep understanding of social media marketing, analytics, and paid social advertising.
• Expertise in A/B testing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and data analysis.
• Creative mindset with a strong ability to think outside the box and generate innovative growth ideas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of user psychology and online consumer behavior.
• Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) and social media management platforms.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment.

Benefits

• Embrace the freedom and flexibility of a fully remote role. Our client offers a highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, recognizing your impact on growth. You will be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that values experimentation and rapid learning. Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, along with opportunities for professional development and learning within the growth hacking and e-commerce domains. Contribute to shaping the future of online retail from **Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA** (or any other location), working with a passionate and globally distributed team.