Senior Digital Marketing Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Lead diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Marketing Manager to lead remote-first strategies for a diverse client portfolio. You will architect, supervise and optimise multi-channel campaigns across SEO, paid media, social, email and content, while guiding a growing team from the Stellenbosch region.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, a strong focus on ROI, analytics, and client relationships. You will mentor junior staff, identify new opportunities, and stay ahead of industry trends to

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive digital marketing experience with strategic leadership roles.
• Proven track record of high-impact campaigns for multiple clients or brands.
• Expertise across digital marketing disciplines including analytics, automation, and emerging tech.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies tailored to client needs across channels.
• Oversee performance of campaigns (SEO, SEM, social, email, content).
• Manage budgets to optimise ROI for clients.
• Analyze data to provide insights, reports, and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Lead and mentor a team of digital marketing specialists in a remote work setting.
• Identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.

Skills

Digital marketing strategy

Leadership

Client management

Analytics

Remote collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior Digital Marketing Manager to join their team on a fully remote basis, serving clients across various regions but based operationally from the Stellenbosch region. This senior role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of sophisticated digital marketing strategies that drive significant business growth and brand impact. You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee campaign performance, mentor junior team members, and spearhead innovative initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in all facets of digital marketing, passionate about delivering measurable results and fostering strong client relationships in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cutting-edge digital marketing strategies tailored to diverse client needs and objectives.


• Oversee the performance of all digital marketing campaigns, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and content initiatives.


• Manage digital marketing budgets effectively, ensuring maximum ROI and cost efficiency for clients.


• Analyze complex data sets to provide strategic insights, performance reports, and actionable recommendations to clients and internal teams.


• Lead and mentor a team of digital marketing specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote work culture.


• Identify new digital marketing opportunities and stay abreast of industry trends to maintain a competitive advantage for our client's partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing, with a significant portion in strategic leadership roles.


• Proven track record of success in developing and managing high-impact digital marketing campaigns for multiple clients or brands.


• Expertise across a wide range of digital marketing disciplines, including advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.


• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment, utilizing collaboration tools and demonstrating self-discipline.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Significant opportunities for professional development, including training and conferences.


• Flexible remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled work-life balance.


• The chance to lead high-impact strategies for a diverse client portfolio from anywhere in South Africa .