Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager to own and drive end-to-end digital growth across paid media, social media, and e-commerce channels.
You will be responsible for building and executing digital campaigns across multiple platforms while actively managing content, paid media, and online sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
Paid Media & Performance Marketing
- Manage and optimise paid campaigns across Meta, Google Ads, and marketplace platforms
- Own budget allocation and drive ROI-based decisions
- Continuously test, optimise, and scale high-performing campaigns
- Evaluate external agencies and take channels in-house where required
Social Media & Content Execution
- Manage end-to-end social media strategy (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
- Create and publish engaging short-form video content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- Write captions, ad copy, and campaign messaging
- Manage community engagement across platforms
E-commerce & Marketplace Growth
- Manage product listings across e-commerce platforms (e.g. Shopify, Takealot, Amazon)
- Support product launches with campaigns and content
- Optimise listings for conversion and sales performance
Influencer Marketing
- Identify and manage influencer partnerships
- Negotiate deliverables and track campaign performance
- Measure ROI on influencer activity
AI-Driven Marketing Operations
- Use AI tools daily to support campaign execution, analysis, and content creation
- Review and action AI-generated marketing insights
- Contribute performance data back into optimisation systems
Reporting & Performance Measurement
- Own monthly reporting on marketing performance and revenue contribution
- Analyse campaign effectiveness based on internal sales data (not platform-only reporting)
- Track ROI, conversion rates, and overall marketing efficiency
Requirements
- 4+ years in digital marketing
- Minimum 2+ years hands-on paid media ownership (Meta Ads essential)
- Strong experience in social media content creation and management
- E-commerce or marketplace marketing experience required
- Experience working with ROI-driven performance marketing
How To Apply:
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Send your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
- Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
- We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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