Senior Social Media Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead our client's digital presence in the fast-moving e-commerce space. This fully remote role requires strategic vision to grow brand awareness, engagement and sales through multi-channel campaigns.

You will craft content, manage publishing calendars, analyze metrics, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure consistent messaging and strong ROI.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of social media management experience.
• Proven track record of driving engagement and conversions.
• Deep knowledge of major platforms and analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with marketing and e-commerce goals.
• Manage presence across platforms: content creation, scheduling, community engagement.
• Analyze performance metrics and produce actionable ROI insights.
• Stay current with trends, updates, and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams for brand consistency.
• Oversee social media advertising, including budget management and targeting.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics & reporting

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Social Media Manager to lead their digital presence in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. This role is integral to driving brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales growth through innovative social media strategies. As a fully remote position, you will leverage digital communication tools to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, manage brand narratives across various platforms, and stay ahead of industry trends. This is a unique opportunity to shape the online voice of a growing e-commerce business and directly impact its success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing objectives and e-commerce goals.
• Manage and grow the company's presence across all relevant social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generating regular reports with actionable insights to optimize campaigns and improve ROI.
• Stay abreast of the latest social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activities, recommending innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and amplify campaign messages.
• Oversee social media advertising campaigns, including budget management, targeting, and performance monitoring.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social media management, preferably within the e-commerce sector.
• Proven track record of developing successful social media strategies and campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their respective analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to craft compelling content.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Creative and collaborative work culture that values innovation.