Senior E-commerce Strategy Architect (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Global remote team

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-commerce Strategist to shape and execute the long-term vision for its online operations. This remote-first role drives growth across digital channels, with a strong emphasis on analytics and social media.

You will lead cross-functional teams and report directly to senior leadership from a globally distributed setup. You bring 10+ years in e-commerce strategy and digital marketing, a Master’s degree in a related field, and a proven ability to translate data into

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce strategy and digital marketing.
• Proven track record of driving significant online revenue growth.
• Expertise in analytics, CRM, and marketing automation tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in remote or distributed team environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the overarching e-commerce strategy across channels.
• Identify trends and opportunities to inform long-term planning.
• Lead data-driven growth initiatives across social, SEO/SEM, content, and email.
• Analyze markets, segments, and competition to uncover strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, technology, and operations to implement strategy.
• Define KPIs and establish reporting to measure ROI and progress.
• Oversee platform optimization and customer journey to maximize conversions.
• Mentor cross-functional teams on strategic e-commerce initiatives.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in e-commerce practice.
• Present strategic updates to senior leadership.

Skills

E-commerce strategy

Digital marketing

Data analytics

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

PhD (advantage)

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing automation tools

E-commerce platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-commerce Strategist to shape and execute the long-term vision for its online operations. This remote-first role drives growth across digital channels, with a strong emphasis on analytics and social media.

You will lead cross-functional teams and report directly to senior leadership from a globally distributed setup. You bring 10+ years in e-commerce strategy and digital marketing, a Master’s degree in a related field, and a proven ability to translate data into