Remote Social Media Marketing & E-commerce Growth Hacker

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 248 000 - 413 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Competitive contractor rate

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a remote Social Media Marketing & E-commerce Growth Hacker to accelerate growth for a direct-to-consumer brand. You will run experiments, optimize conversion funnels, and drive customer acquisition through data-driven social campaigns and A/B testing.

The role requires strong expertise in social media marketing, paid advertising, and analytics, with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, fully remote environment across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven growth hacker with focus on e‑commerce acquisition.
• Strong experience with social media marketing and paid ads.
• Skilled in A/B testing, analytics, and conversion optimization.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced remote environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement experimental growth strategies across social media and digital channels.
• Identify and test new channels, audience segments, and creative approaches to drive acquisition.
• Create data-informed content for social campaigns (organic and paid).
• Manage and optimize paid social media budgets and performance.
• Analyze user journeys and identify friction points in the funnel, implementing fixes.
• Conduct A/B tests on landing pages, ad creatives, and site elements to maximize conversions.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to spot growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales to align growth initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report on key growth metrics and campaign performance.
• Stay updated on the latest growth hacking techniques and platform features.

Connaissances

Growth hacking

E-commerce marketing

Social media marketing

A/B testing

Analytics

Paid advertising

Outils

Google Analytics

CRM systems

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly scaling direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand, is seeking a results-driven Remote Social Media Marketing & E-commerce Growth Hacker to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This position is ideal for a creative and analytical individual passionate about leveraging social media and innovative marketing tactics to accelerate growth. You will be instrumental in identifying new growth opportunities, optimizing conversion funnels, and driving customer acquisition through engaging social campaigns and A/B testing. The focus will be on rapid experimentation and data-driven decision-making to achieve aggressive growth targets. This is a remote role, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa, provided you can align with core working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement experimental growth strategies across social media platforms and other digital channels.
• Identify and test new channels, audience segments, and creative approaches to drive customer acquisition.
• Create compelling, data-informed content for social media campaigns (organic and paid).
• Manage and optimize paid social media advertising budgets and performance.
• Analyze user journeys and identify friction points in the e-commerce funnel, implementing solutions for improvement.
• Conduct A/B tests on landing pages, ad creatives, and website elements to maximize conversion rates.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify emerging growth opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing, product, and sales teams to align growth initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report on key growth metrics and campaign performance.
• Stay updated on the latest growth hacking techniques and social media platform features.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Growth Hacker, E-commerce Marketer, or Social Media Specialist with a strong focus on growth and acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in driving significant growth for e-commerce businesses through innovative strategies.
• Expertise in social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and paid advertising.
• Proficiency in A/B testing tools, analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), and CRM systems.
• Strong understanding of customer psychology and conversion optimization principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Creative mindset with a passion for experimentation and problem-solving.
• Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast‑paced, remote work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating in a virtual team.
• A portfolio showcasing successful growth campaigns is highly advantageous.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive contractor rate and the unparalleled flexibility of a fully remote position, allowing for excellent work-life integration. You will be part of a forward‑thinking, agile team focused on innovation and rapid growth. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your growth hacking skills and make a direct, measurable impact on a growing e-commerce business. Professional development opportunities will be available as the company expands. Join a collaborative, virtual environment and contribute to shaping the future of online retail.