Remote Social Media Strategist - E-commerce

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Remote Social Media Strategist specializing in e-commerce to join its globally distributed team. This role shapes brand presence, drives online sales, and leads content across platforms from a home office.

You will analyze data, identify trends, and optimize campaigns, while coordinating with external partners. A remote-first environment demands strong communication and independent leadership to align with direct-to-consumer brands.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in social media strategy for ecommerce.
• Proven ability to develop data-driven social media strategies that increase sales and brand equity.
• Expert knowledge of social media analytics, reporting tools and advertising platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine social media strategies aligned with ecommerce goals.
• Lead planning and execution of content to drive traffic and conversions.
• Identify new trends and platform features to maintain competitive edge.
• Oversee creation of platform-specific content with high engagement.
• Analyze social data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners.

Skills

Social media strategy

Data-driven decisions

Remote collaboration

Tools

Social media analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly strategic and experienced Remote Social Media Strategist specializing in e-commerce to join their globally distributed team. This position demands a forward-thinking individual who can architect and implement innovative social media strategies designed to elevate brand presence and drive significant online sales. You will be at the forefront of digital engagement, tasked with identifying emerging trends, optimizing content performance, and ensuring seamless integration across all digital touchpoints, all from the comfort of your home office. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a deep understanding of the online retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine overarching social media strategies that align with e-commerce business objectives and target audience engagement.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of content across all relevant social media platforms, focusing on driving traffic and conversions.
• Identify and leverage new social media trends, technologies, and platform features to maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee the creation of compelling, platform-specific content, ensuring brand consistency and high engagement rates.
• Analyze complex social media data, translating insights into actionable recommendations for campaign optimization and future strategy.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in social media strategy, with a significant focus on e-commerce and direct-to-consumer brands.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful, data-driven social media strategies that demonstrably increase sales and brand equity.
• Expert knowledge of social media analytics, reporting tools, and advertising platforms.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working effectively in a remote, asynchronous team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with comprehensive performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Access to cutting-edge digital marketing tools and resources.