E-Commerce Growth Manager
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
$ 2500 - 3000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
E-commerce Growth Manager
Fully Remote (South Africa & Latin America ONLY)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM PST (must have at least 6 hours of overlap with PST)
Salary: $2500 $3000 USD/month (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Independent Contractor
About the Company
We are a premier Southern California-based board building and glassing facility with a rich 25-year heritage in the action sports industry. As a leading manufacturer and retailer we provide end-to-end production for world-class shapers and a curated retail experience for surf enthusiasts. Our brand represents the intersection of high-tech materials and artisanal craftsmanship offering everything from custom high-performance surfboards to specialized gear accessories and apparel.
Role Summary
We are seeking a versatile E-commerce Growth Manager to take full ownership of our online business. This is a high-autonomy role designed for a seasoned professional who can manage the entire digital ecosystem from finalizing our web presence to scaling profitable ad campaigns. You will be the primary driver of our digital revenue responsible for bridging the gap between our premium physical products and a world-class online shopping experience. We value results over micromanagement; you will have the freedom to lead strategy as long as you hit your growth targets.
Key Responsibilities
Shopify & Website Ownership: Complete and optimize the Shopify site build including themes content product pages and overall UX (no custom coding).
Paid Ads Management: Launch manage optimize and scale Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads with a strong focus on profitability.
Email Marketing & Retention: Build and manage newsletters flows and campaigns to grow revenue and repeat purchases.
Customer Experience: Handle customer service emails with a high standard of professionalism and brand tone.
Content & Creative Direction: Plan photoshoots write high-converting copy and manage basic photo/video editing.
Performance & Analytics: Track revenue ROAS CAC LTV and email performance using Google Analytics and ad platforms.
Autonomous Growth: Identify opportunities test ideas and execute without micromanagement.
Must-Have Qualifications
4 years of e-commerce marketing experience with clear revenue growth results
Expert-level Meta Ads experience able to build optimize and scale profitably
Shopify experience
Strong Google Ads knowledge with hands-on optimization experience
Email marketing expertise (Klaviyo or similar platforms)
Strong copywriting and content creation skills (basic photo/video editing)
Data-driven mindset with deep Google Analytics usage
Self-starter attitude comfortable with ambiguity and full ownership
Excellent English communication skills (native-level)
Availability during PST business hours
Highly Valuable (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience in surf skate action sports or lifestyle brands
TikTok organic growth experience
Experience selling high-ticket products ($500$2000)
Strong understanding of DTC brand building
Basic design skills (Canva Figma)
Experience with manufacturers or B2B2C models
Essential Tools and Software
Shopify/WooCommerce
Meta Ads Google Ads
Klaviyo mailchimp or similar ESP
Google Analytics
Canva Figma basic video editing tools
Google Workspace and task management tools
Whats Next
1 Screening call with Somewhere
2 Interview with the client
Dont forget to record your video introduction to speed things up!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Google Analytics
- Growing Experience
- Conversion Optimization
- Google AdWords
- Hybris
- Magento
- Account Management
- SEO
- E-Commerce
- Analytics
About Company
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