Senior E-commerce Social Media Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior E-commerce Social Media Specialist to lead advanced social media strategies for an e-commerce brand. The role emphasizes ROI-driven campaigns, content leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive sales and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in social media marketing with a strong e-commerce track record, proficiency in paid social and analytics, and leadership abilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 6+ years in social media marketing with strong e-commerce focus.
• Proven track record driving e-commerce growth through social channels.
• Experience with paid social campaigns and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advanced social media strategies aligned with e-commerce targets.
• Oversee content creation and distribution across platforms.
• Manage and optimize social media advertising campaigns for ROI and conversions.
• Analyze data to inform strategy and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams for integrated campaigns.
• Mentor junior team members and support growth of the social media function.
• Stay updated on digital marketing trends and best practices.

Skills

Strategic social media planning

Campaign management

Analytics and reporting

Team leadership

E-commerce marketing

Paid social advertising

A/B testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior E-commerce Social Media Specialist to lead advanced social media strategies for an e-commerce brand. The role emphasizes ROI-driven campaigns, content leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive sales and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in social media marketing with a strong e-commerce track record, proficiency in paid social and analytics, and leadership abilities in a fast‑paced environment.