Senior Remote E-commerce Strategist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Remote E-commerce Strategist to lead online growth from anywhere in South Africa. You will shape strategy, drive revenue, and align cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in e-commerce, deep expertise in web analytics, CRO, SEO/SEM, and digital marketing, plus a proven ability to expand markets and boost ROI across platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce strategy, digital marketing, or online business management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing e-commerce strategies that increased revenue.
• Expertise in web analytics, A/B testing, CRO, and customer journey mapping.
• Strong command of digital marketing channels, SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email marketing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with major e-commerce platforms and their ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term e-commerce strategies across markets and product lines.
• Analyze performance metrics and customer data to identify growth opportunities and improvements.
• Oversee optimization of the e-commerce platform, including CRO and personalization strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution of e-commerce initiatives.
• Manage budgets for digital marketing, platform development, and promotions, ensuring ROI.

Skills

E-commerce Strategy

Digital Marketing

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Web Analytics

A/B Testing

CRO

SEO/SEM

Email Marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Shopify

Magento

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Remote E-commerce Strategist to lead their online business growth initiatives. This is a pivotal, fully remote role that offers the opportunity to shape the future of our client's digital retail presence from anywhere in the country. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive e-commerce strategies, analyzing market trends, and identifying new revenue streams. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of online consumer behavior, a proven ability to drive significant revenue growth, and a passion for innovating within the digital space. Join a forward-thinking team where your strategic vision will directly impact business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term e-commerce strategies, including market expansion, product positioning, and customer acquisition plans.
• Analyze e-commerce performance metrics, customer data, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Oversee the optimization of the e-commerce platform, including user experience, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and personalization strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams (marketing, product, operations, tech) to ensure cohesive execution of e-commerce initiatives.
• Manage budgets for digital marketing, platform development, and promotional activities, ensuring optimal ROI.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, e-commerce best practices, and competitive landscape to maintain a strategic advantage.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce strategy, digital marketing, or online business management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing e-commerce strategies that have resulted in substantial revenue growth.
• Expertise in web analytics, A/B testing, CRO, and customer journey mapping.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email marketing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with major e-commerce platforms and their associated ecosystems.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package with significant bonus potential.
• Completely remote work environment, allowing for unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits programs.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies to support strategic initiatives.
• High-impact role with direct influence on company strategy and growth trajectory.