Social Media Executive - E-commerce

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and career growth

On-site role in Queenstown

Training in digital marketing and e‑c‑

Dynamic, supportive work environment

Employee discounts on company products

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA is seeking an energetic Social Media Executive to join our growing ecommerce team. You will execute social media strategies to boost brand awareness, engage customers, and drive online sales.

You will create compelling content, manage daily channels, respond to the online community, and support paid social campaigns under the marketing manager's guidance, contributing to the company's digital success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Executive, Coordinator, or similar role, preferably in an e-commerce context.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and best practices for content and engagement.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with an eye for visual aesthetics.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Spark.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule daily social media content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
• Create visually appealing graphics and write engaging copy for social media posts, product highlights, and promotional activities.
• Monitor social media channels for customer inquiries, comments, and mentions, providing prompt and helpful responses.
• Engage with followers and foster a positive online community around the brand.
• Assist in the execution of paid social media advertising campaigns under the guidance of the marketing manager.
• Track and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights for campaign optimization.

Skills

Social media

Copywriting

Graphic design

Analytics

Organization

Tools

Canva

Adobe Spark

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and creative Social Media Executive to join their e-commerce team in Queenstown . This role is focused on executing social media strategies that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and online sales. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing social media channels daily, and interacting with our online community. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in the growing e-commerce landscape of Queenstown , contributing directly to the company's digital success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule daily social media content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
• Create visually appealing graphics and write engaging copy for social media posts, product highlights, and promotional activities.
• Monitor social media channels for customer inquiries, comments, and mentions, providing prompt and helpful responses.
• Engage with followers and foster a positive online community around the brand.
• Assist in the execution of paid social media advertising campaigns under the guidance of the marketing manager.
• Track and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights for campaign optimization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Executive , Coordinator, or similar role, preferably in an e-commerce context.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices for content and engagement.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with an eye for visual aesthetics.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Spark.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.
• On-site role in Queenstown fostering strong team collaboration.
• Training and development opportunities in digital marketing and e-commerce.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Employee discounts on company products.