Senior E-Commerce Strategist - Remote Growth Leader

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior E-commerce Specialist to lead online sales strategies and optimize the customer journey in a fully remote setup. You will partner with marketing, operations, and IT to enhance the online presence and achieve revenue targets.

The role requires a track record in e-commerce management, digital marketing, SEO/SEM, and analytics; you will manage listings, promotions, and campaigns across channels while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in e-commerce management and digital marketing.
• Proven success in driving online sales growth and improving key metrics.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento) and analytics tools (Google Analytics).
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, content marketing and social media strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive e-commerce strategies to increase website traffic, conversion rates, and average order value.
• Manage and optimize product listings, merchandising, and promotional campaigns across various online channels.
• Analyze website performance data, customer behavior and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to drive targeted traffic through SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing efforts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the e-commerce platform, ensuring a smooth customer experience from browsing to checkout.
• Stay abreast of emerging e-commerce technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

E-commerce strategy

Digital marketing

Analytics

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Shopify

Magento

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior E-commerce Specialist to lead online sales strategies and optimize the customer journey in a fully remote setup. You will partner with marketing, operations, and IT to enhance the online presence and achieve revenue targets.

The role requires a track record in e-commerce management, digital marketing, SEO/SEM, and analytics; you will manage listings, promotions, and campaigns across channels while staying ahead of industry trends.