Social Media Manager - E-commerce

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Social Media Manager to lead our e-commerce social media strategy in a fully remote capacity. Develop content, manage platforms, and run paid campaigns to drive online sales and brand growth.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in social media management, strong analytics, and excellent remote collaboration skills. You will work cross-functionally to ensure cohesive messaging and growth across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in social media management for e-commerce.
• Proven track record in measurable social campaigns.
• Experience with social media tools, analytics platforms, and paid ads.
• Strong content marketing, SEO, and digital advertising knowledge.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social media strategy for e-commerce growth.
• Manage content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Plan and optimize paid social campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.
• Monitor trends, analyze data, and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams for brand consistency.
• Engage with followers and foster an active online community.

Skills

Content marketing

SEO

Digital advertising

Analytics

Remote collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

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

Tools

Social media tools

Analytics platforms

Paid social advertising

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Social Media Manager to lead their e-commerce social media strategy, operating in a fully remote capacity. This critical role involves crafting and executing impactful social media campaigns designed to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and online sales. You will be responsible for developing content strategies, managing social platforms, running advertising campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and creative professional to significantly influence our client's online presence and growth from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy focused on e-commerce growth and brand visibility.
• Manage all aspects of the company's social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Plan, execute, and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.
• Monitor social media trends, analyze performance data, and provide actionable insights to improve strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product) to ensure cohesive brand messaging and campaign alignment.
• Engage with followers, respond to inquiries, and foster a positive and active online community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in social media management, specifically within the e-commerce sector.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful social media campaigns that drive measurable business results.
• Expertise with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and paid social advertising.
• Strong understanding of content marketing, SEO, and digital advertising principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills, adept at remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A dynamic, growth-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation.