Remote E-commerce Marketing Director

Our client is a leading international e-commerce brand seeking a highly strategic and visionary Remote E-commerce Marketing Director to spearhead their digital growth initiatives. This executive-level position, based remotely and accessible from Cape Town, Western Cape , will be responsible for defining and executing the overarching marketing strategy to drive significant revenue growth, enhance brand visibility, and foster customer loyalty. You will lead a distributed team of marketing professionals, leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and data analytics to achieve ambitious targets.

The ideal candidate is a thought leader in e-commerce marketing, with a proven ability to innovate, inspire, and deliver exceptional results in a fully remote setting. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the digital future of a globally recognized company.

• Develop and implement a global e-commerce marketing strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing, remote-based marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Oversee all digital marketing channels, including SEO, SEM, paid social, content marketing, email marketing, and affiliate programs.
• Drive customer acquisition strategies through performance marketing, ensuring optimal ROI across all paid channels.
• Develop and execute loyalty and retention programs to maximize customer lifetime value.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to identify new growth opportunities and potential threats.
• Collaborate closely with product, sales, and operations teams to ensure a cohesive customer experience across all touchpoints.
• Manage the marketing budget, forecasting, and reporting, demonstrating a clear understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Champion data-driven decision-making, implementing robust analytics frameworks to measure campaign effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Stay ahead of emerging e-commerce technologies and marketing best practices to ensure our client remains at the forefront of the industry.

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-channel e-commerce marketing strategies that have driven significant revenue growth.
• Extensive experience with performance marketing, including SEM, SEO, paid social, and programmatic advertising.
• Proven ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively.
• Expertise in marketing automation, CRM systems, and advanced analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of customer journey mapping, personalization, and loyalty program development.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.
• Experience working within an international e-commerce context is highly desirable.

• Highly competitive executive compensation package including base salary and significant bonus potential.
• Stock options or equity participation.
• Comprehensive remote health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for continued learning.
• The opportunity to lead a global marketing strategy from a remote location.
• Direct impact on a leading international e-commerce brand.