Senior E-commerce Social Media Manager

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Remote-first

Home office stipend

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our online presence remotely. You will design and execute social media strategies that boost brand awareness, traffic, and online sales for our e-commerce store.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience managing paid and organic campaigns, proficiency with Hootsuite, Buffer or Sprout Social, strong SEO and content marketing understanding, and excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Social Media Manager in e-commerce.
• Proven ability to drive sales and customer acquisition through social channels.
• Strong understanding of analytics platforms and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with e-commerce goals and brand objectives.
• Manage and grow all social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest) with content creation, scheduling, and community management.
• Analyze performance metrics, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to optimize campaigns and ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams for integrated campaign execution.
• Stay updated on trends and identify opportunities for growth in online retail.

Skills

Social media strategy

Paid and organic campaigns

Social media analytics

SEO & content marketing

Excellent communication

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic player in the e-commerce space , is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead their online presence. This is a pivotal, fully remote role where you will be instrumental in shaping our brand's voice and driving customer engagement across all social media platforms. You will develop and execute innovative social media strategies tailored to boost brand awareness, traffic, and sales for our online store. The ideal candidate is a data-driven marketer with a passion for social trends and a proven track record of success in managing social media for e-commerce businesses , working within a collaborative, remote-first environment that values initiative and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with e-commerce marketing goals and brand objectives.
• Manage and grow all social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest), including content creation, scheduling, and community management.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate detailed reports, and provide actionable insights to optimize campaigns and drive ROI.
• Collaborate with the marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and integrated campaign execution.
• Stay abreast of the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices, identifying new opportunities for engagement and growth within the online retail landscape .

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Social Media Manager, specifically within the e-commerce industry .
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing paid and organic social media campaigns that drive sales and customer acquisition.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content marketing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work hours and a fully remote working setup.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Contribution towards home office setup and internet costs.
• Collaborative team environment with regular virtual team-building activities.