Social Media & E-commerce Executive

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley (Northern Cape) seeks a dynamic Social Media & E-commerce Executive to lead online presence and sales initiatives. The role blends strategic social media management with hands-on e-commerce execution to boost brand visibility, engagement, and online revenue.

You will create compelling social content, manage paid campaigns, and optimize the e-commerce platform to deliver a seamless customer experience in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in social media management and e-commerce marketing.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage successful social media campaigns.
• Experience with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and e-commerce platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising principles and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated social media and e-commerce strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, including graphics, videos, and written posts, that drives traffic and conversions.
• Manage and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns to target specific customer segments and maximize ROI.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the e-commerce store, including product updates, promotions, and customer service coordination.
• Analyze social media and e-commerce performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for growth.

Skills

Social media management

E-commerce marketing

Content creation

Digital advertising

Analytics

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

Social media tools

Analytics platforms

E-commerce platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Social Media & E-commerce Executive to spearhead their online presence and sales initiatives in Kimberley . This hybrid role combines strategic social media management with hands‑on e-commerce execution to drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and online revenue. You will be responsible for creating compelling social content, managing online advertising efforts, and optimizing the e-commerce platform to ensure a seamless customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile marketing professional to make a significant impact in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated social media and e-commerce strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, including graphics, videos, and written posts, that drives traffic and conversions.
• Manage and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns to target specific customer segments and maximize ROI.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the e-commerce store, including product updates, promotions, and customer service coordination.
• Analyze social media and e-commerce performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in social media management and e-commerce marketing.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage successful social media campaigns.
• Experience with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and e-commerce platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising principles and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Kimberley.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.