Senior Social Media Architect For Ecommerce Growth

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Creative culture in Pietermaritzburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a dynamic Social Media Manager to lead their client’s online presence. You will develop and execute engaging strategies across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok, driving brand awareness and supporting ecommerce sales.

This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, content creation prowess, and analytical skills to interpret performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms and audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong content creation skills including copywriting, basic graphic design and video editing.
• Experience with paid social media advertising and budget management.
• Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Monitor channels for trends and inquiries; respond promptly and professionally.
• Analyze data and KPIs; generate reports to track success and highlight improvements.
• Collaborate with designers and content creators for brand-consistent assets.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns and optimize for reach, engagement, and conversion.

Skills

Social media mgmt

Content creation

Analytics

Paid advertising

Graphic/video editing

Copywriting

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Facebook Ads Manager

Job description

Senior Social Media Architect For Ecommer...

Our client is seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Manager to spearhead their online presence in Pietermaritzburg . You will be responsible for developing and executing engaging social media strategies across various platforms to enhance brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and support e-commerce sales. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, content creation prowess, and analytical skills to interpret performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly. You will work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and achieve business objectives within a collaborative and innovative environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Manager to spearhead their online presence in Pietermaritzburg . You will be responsible for developing and executing engaging social media strategies across various platforms to enhance brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and support e-commerce sales. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, content creation prowess, and analytical skills to interpret performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly. You will work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and achieve business objectives within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging, high-quality content (text, image, video) for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and customer inquiries, responding promptly and professionally.
• Analyze social media data and key performance indicators (KPIs), generating reports to track success and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with designers and content creators to produce visually appealing and brand-consistent assets.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversion.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms, their respective audiences, and best practices.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong content creation skills, including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing.
• Experience with paid social media advertising and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements, balancing office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training budget.
• A vibrant company culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in Pietermaritzburg .