Social Media Marketing Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Social Media Marketing Manager to lead online engagement, develop cutting-edge strategies, and drive brand awareness for a remote-first growth brand.

You will oversee all channels, create high-quality content, analyze performance, and collaborate with marketing, sales and product teams to ensure consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of social media management and digital marketing experience.
• Proven ability to grow online communities and engagement for e-commerce.
• Strong skills in copywriting, content ideation, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Manage day-to-day operations of all company profiles across platforms.
• Create, curate and schedule high-quality content (text, image, video).
• Monitor trends and apply insights to campaigns for impact.
• Analyze metrics and report KPIs to stakeholders with recommendations.
• Engage with followers and foster a positive online community.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and product teams for consistency.

Skills

Social media management

Digital marketing

Content creation

Analytics & reporting

Copywriting

Remote work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Facebook Ads

Instagram Ads

LinkedIn Ads

TikTok Ads

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Social Media Marketing Manager to lead their online engagement efforts, operating entirely remotely. This position is crucial for developing and implementing cutting-edge social media strategies that drive brand awareness, foster community growth, and support e-commerce objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing all social media channels, managing content creation, and analyzing performance to ensure maximum impact. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker who excels in a remote work environment and is passionate about shaping a brand's digital narrative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing goals and brand identity.
• Manage day-to-day operations of all company social media profiles and presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging, high-quality content (text, image, video) that resonates with target audiences.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, and strategically apply that knowledge to increase the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
• Analyze social media metrics and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Engage with followers, respond to queries promptly, and foster a positive community environment online.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, product) to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in social media management and digital marketing, with a proven track record of growing online communities and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful social media strategies for e-commerce brands.
• Expertise across major social media platforms and their respective advertising suites.
• Strong understanding of social media analytics, reporting tools, and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of creative copywriting and content ideation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a remote setting .
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to shape the social media presence of a growing brand from the ground up.
• Access to modern collaboration tools and a supportive virtual team culture.