Digital Marketing and eCommerce specialist, Sandton

Our client who specialises in the online retail space is looking for a Digital Marketing and eCommerce specialist.

Knowledge:

• Professional in the digital retailing market, B2B and B2C experience a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of e-commerce technologies and tactics.
• A self-described data wizard able to interpret data and draw conclusions to implement new e-commerce strategies.
• Proven leader with experience in both managing teams and execution of large eCommerce projects.
• Demonstrated strong business judgment and decision-making skills; ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate highest impact initiatives.
• Proven success developing, executing, and maintaining sophisticated digital commerce brand strategies.
• Strategic development of successful digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, search engine optimisation skills (SEO), and content writing.
• Knowledge in selling major appliance/kitchen categories.
• MUST HAVE experience in selling and dealing with Online Retailers.
• MUST HAVE worked with a team of at least 5+ employees to run the department.
• MUST HAVE a keen understanding of the business in terms of Selling Stock / Marketing Goods to desired LSR / Stock Levels & how to drive & sell seasonal products in line with marketing and promotions.

Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Digital e-commerce director
• Solid experience with online marketing tools and web-based technologies
• Understanding how digital channels work
• Hands-on experience with SEO/SEM and CRM software
• Familiarity with Google Analytics
• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Operational and People skill
• Google Ads Campaign management
• Social media management (all platforms)
• Online media buying
• Email marketing
• Lead generation
• SEO
• Online Reputation management
• Manage, monitor, optimize, analyse, and report on campaigns, particularly weekly, quarterly, and end-of-campaign reports

Educational Background:

The ideal candidate has a degree in Marketing, Digital technologies, or a relevant related domain; a business degree, e.g. BA, BCom, or BSC equivalent would be a strong asset.

Professional Experience:

A minimum of 5-15 years of experience in the relevant field.

Competencies:

• Team management
• Effective Communication
• Drives Collaboration
• Strategy Setting
• Innovative
• Passion for Customer Service and stakeholder success
• Agility and Adaptability
• Trust & Integrity
• Strategic Thinking
• Networking