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Social Media and E-commerce Sales Specialist | UK hours

VirtuHire

South Africa

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About the role

About the Role

Our client in the UK is looking for a creative, commercially minded Social Media and E-commerce Sales professional to manage social media campaigns, create engaging digital content, and oversee an online store.

This is a hybrid marketing and sales role, combining social media management, LinkedIn campaigns, web design and e-commerce store management to generate leads and drive sales. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing online stores, creating multimedia content, and turning digital engagement into measurable business results.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage a consistent social media content calendar across relevant platforms.
  • Create engaging social media content, including graphics and multimedia assets.
  • Develop and manage LinkedIn campaigns targeting schools and businesses.
  • Manage and maintain the online store, ensuring products and website content are accurate and up to date.
  • Support web design and website management, improving the online shopping experience.
  • Use digital marketing channels to generate leads, increase engagement and drive sales.
  • Monitor campaign performance and track leads and sales generated through digital channels.
  • Manage and update e-commerce platforms and website content using relevant tools and systems.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in social media management and e-commerce, ideally with responsibility for sales or revenue targets.
  • Hands-on experience with web design and managing an e-commerce store using Shopify, WooCommerce or a similar platform.
  • Strong design skills and experience creating social media content using Canva, Adobe or similar tools.
  • Experience running LinkedIn campaigns, particularly targeting businesses or other organisations.
  • Strong understanding of how to use digital marketing and e-commerce to generate leads and drive sales.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in the technology, IT hardware or education sectors would be advantageous.