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65162988430 - CMO/Head of

Somewhere

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R93 – R ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

1. Head of Growth / CMO

Position:Head of Growth / Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Type:Full-Time Remote Contractor (40 hours/week)

Schedule:US Business Hours Alignment (EST/CST/PST Overlap) | Monday – Friday

Target Location:Remote (Open to top-tier talent in Latin America or South Africa)

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, high-impactHead of Growth / CMOto take complete ownership of our growth marketing engine, digital channel management, and creative strategy.

This is a "Strategist and Doer" role designed for a true e-commerce Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will step in as an executive partner to the Founder, removing marketing bottlenecks, holding external agencies accountable (Paid Media, Amazon, Email/Retention), and building systematic, AI-driven creative workflows.

You understand performance metrics deeply (ROAS, MER, CAC, LTV, contribution margins) and know how to build systematically to scale top-line growth while protecting bottom-line profitability.

Key Responsibilities
* Growth Marketing & Profitability Ownership:Own primary top-line and profitability metrics across all digital channels, continuously optimizing MER (Marketing Efficiency Ratio), blended ROAS, and CAC against contribution margins.
* Agency Management & Leadership:Oversee, audit, and hold external partner agencies accountable, including paid media performance marketing agencies, Amazon specialists, and email/lifecycle marketing teams.
* Systematic Creative Strategy:Partner with internal creative execution teams (onsite video/photographers and motion designers) to establish a repeatable, high-volume ad creative testing architecture for Meta, TikTok, and Google.
* AI Tool Integration:Architect and embed AI workflows into daily marketing operations to accelerate creative briefing, landing page generation, ad copy iterations, and performance reporting.
* Cross-Functional Execution:Work directly with leadership on promotional calendars, product launch strategies, and inventory forecasting alignment.

Qualifications & Requirements
* Proven E-Commerce Track Record:6+ years of growth marketing leadership experience inside scaling DTC brands ($5M to $20M+ annual revenue scale).
* Agency Oversight Experience:Demonstrated success directly managing and holding external performance marketing, retention, and Amazon agencies accountable to performance benchmarks.
* AI & Operational Efficiency:Fluent in leveraging AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude, Runway, or custom LLM workflows) to build lean, scalable marketing operations.
* Data Mastery:Deep understanding of e-commerce financial ratios, attribution models, Google Analytics 4, Shopify analytics, and post-purchase survey data.
* Communication & Availability:Flawless written and spoken English with full availability during US business hours.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R93/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($5/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →