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Lexi R.

George, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m Lexi Rheeder, a 36-year-old independent professional with over a decade of experience in performance-driven marketing and operations, studying towards my LLB Degree. I specialize in Affiliate & Influencer Marketing Management, with a strong background in Business Development, eCommerce, Project Management, HR & Recruitment, and Customer Service. Before going independent, I worked with an international affiliate marketing agency expanding into South Africa. I quickly advanced to a senior position, where I led a team of account managers and managed up to 30 clients across major affiliate networks like ShareASale, Awin, CJ, Impact, and Rakuten. I’ve had the privilege of working with brands such as Everlast, LYSSE, Pixie Mood, and The Natural Patch, etc. How I Can Help As a remote performance marketing specialist, I partner with brands to grow visibility, traffic, and conversions through strategic affiliate and influencer campaigns. I collaborate closely with influencers, bloggers, and podcasters, while optimizing affiliate programs for long-term success. ✅ My Focus Areas: - Expand partnerships with niche influencers & content creators - Increase traffic and conversions via affiliate networks - Boost brand awareness through targeted outreach and collaboration - Deliver results through data-driven campaign strategies Core Services & Responsibilities: Weekly affiliate performance reports and program updates Bi-weekly/monthly partner meetings and ongoing email communications Managing network promotions, creatives, and tracking Affiliate recruitment and due diligence Influencer outreach and negotiation (targeting 40+ contacts weekly) Bi-weekly HTML newsletters to affiliates Continuous trend analysis to optimize campaign performance Additional Expertise: - Full setup and launch of new affiliate programs - Revitalization and optimization of underperforming programs - Consistent affiliate communication & promotional flow - Creative updates and offer management across campaigns

  • Lead Generation
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Ecommerce
  • Client Management
  • Administrative Support
Lezahn H.

Benoni, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hello! I’m Lezahn Herselman, a passionate and results-driven digital marketing and social media professional with 8+ years of experience helping businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs grow their online presence, engage audiences, and drive real results. My work is not just about posting content—it’s about telling your brand story, building trust, and creating measurable impact. What I Bring to the Table: Social Media Management & Growth: I manage accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other platforms. From creating content calendars to scheduling posts and analyzing insights, I ensure your brand is consistent, engaging, and growing organically. Content Creation & Design: I create graphics, copy, videos, and digital assets tailored to your audience. Whether it’s a high-converting ad, a carousel post, or a brand refresh, I make content that stands out and converts. Digital Marketing Strategy: From email campaigns and lead generation to paid ads and analytics, I develop strategies that turn clicks into customers and followers into loyal fans. Branding & Personal Projects: I help businesses and creators craft authentic, memorable brands that resonate with their audience. This includes brand voice development, visual identity, and online storytelling. Why Work With Me: I’m highly self-directed and organized—I can manage projects end-to-end with minimal supervision. I have a keen eye for detail and a results-oriented mindset. I focus on quality work that drives measurable impact. I am adaptable and communicative, always ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and confident in my work. I treat every project like it’s my own—your success is my success. Industries & Niches I’ve Worked With: Telecommunications and technology brands Music and entertainment (artists, live events, promotions) Service-based businesses and entrepreneurs Student and creator-focused campaigns How I Can Help You Succeed: If you’re looking for someone to elevate your social media, boost engagement, create captivating content, or manage digital campaigns that deliver real results, I’m here to make it happen. I’m not just a freelancer; I’m a partner in your growth, focused on strategies and execution that give you a competitive edge. I’m excited to connect with clients who are serious about growing their brand, online presence, and business impact. Let’s collaborate to create content, strategies, and campaigns that make your brand impossible to ignore. Ready to work together? Message me today and let’s discuss how I can help your business thrive online!

  • Social Media Content
  • AI Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Canva
  • Business Plan
  • Pitch Deck
  • Resume Writing
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Content Management
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Presentation Design
Rachel J.

Pretoria, South Africa

$16/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Most brands don’t have a content problem, they have a positioning and strategy problem. I help B2B and DTC brands turn social media into a structured growth channel, not just a content output. As the founder of Sol Communications, I’ve worked across industries to simplify complex messaging, build clear content strategies, and create social media systems that drive engagement and conversion. My approach focuses on: • Positioning and messaging clarity • Strategy-led content planning • Scalable content creation • Continuous optimisation based on performance I’ve supported brands across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Helping transform attention into meaningful engagement, and engagement into measurable growth. If you’re looking for a long-term partner to build and scale your content, not just someone to post. Let’s connect.

  • Account Management
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Content Calendar
  • Content Development
  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Copy
  • Social Media Kit
  • Advertising
Roxanne W.

Randburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a self-motivated and versatile remote professional with 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, real estate, executive support, and virtual operations. My unique background across tech, marketing, and property sectors allows me to confidently manage digital campaigns, client accounts, admin processes, and real estate operations. Core Skills & Platforms Executive Assistance: -Calendar and appointment management -Client communication and follow-up -Listing preparation and document handling -Coordination of property showings and open houses -Email and phone correspondence -Social media and marketing support -Travel and meeting arrangements -CRM and database management -Confidentiality with client and transaction details -Strong organizational and multitasking skills Digital Marketing & SEO: - SEO Strategy & On-Page Optimization - SEM / Google Ads / Meta Ads - Keyword Research & SERP Tracking - Content Planning & Scheduling - Analytics & Reporting (Looker Studio, Agency Analytics) - Canva, CapCut, InShot, Publer, CRM & Admin Platforms: - PropCNTRL, Lightstone, Jira, Monday.com, Shopify - Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Google Workspace with proficiency in all related applications - Teams, Zoom, Calendly Client & Account Management: - Client onboarding & retention strategies - Virtual assistance & executive admin - Customer care, appointment setting, calendar/inbox management - Training & mentoring of junior staff

  • Account Management
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • General Transcription
  • Market Research
  • Digital Marketing
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Calendar Management
  • Customer Care
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Executive Support
  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft Office
  • Canva
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
Lebo B.

East London, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I Craft compelling, high-quality videos that drive results for e-commerce brands, gaming apps and businesses. With expertise in social media strategy, I've helped brands like Markham, Tom Voyager and OlympTrade elevate their online presence. As a seasoned UGC creator, I bring a unique perspective and creativity to every project. With a Tiktok theme page that boasts 180k followers and a Youtube channel with 1k subscribers, I demonstrate my ability to build and engage audiences. SERVICES: UGC Creation Video Editing Social Media Strategy(Tiktok, Instagram,Youtube) Content Creation Brand Storytelling Lets collaborate to elevate your brand's video content and social media presence .I'm passionate about delivering high quality work and driving results for my clients

  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Production
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Video Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Content Creation
  • Videography
Chris M.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$30/hr
4.9
52 jobs

🥇Top Rated Freelancer across 6 platforms 🥇70x 5-star 100% jobs completed across America and Europe 🥇Google SEO and PPC Certified, along with Scada Engineering and AZ-900 and SC-900 Cloud 🥇Award Winning Writer for Amazon Prime TV Shows (The Boys) Ive performed various Business Growth and Digital Marketing efforts, both as an external resource and internal resource for major corporations and SME's. This need usually arises when teams have newer or less skilled permanent staff who need guidance, or current marketing and outbound efforts are not bringing in enough ROI. Teams need to have a Cinderella shoe-to-foot CMO/Lead Generation Expert to ensure that their business objectives are understood, upheld, and reached. I would love to assist you with: 🎯Paid Digital Marketing - META/PPC/LSA/DRIP/EM/SMM 🎯Digital Marketing Strategy to be seen more and get more ROI around Conversions. 🎯 High-Level Content that strokes SEO/AEO/GEO/REO algorithms 🎯Advanced brownfielding strategies through existing clients, to be used to garner new clients 🎯Lead Generation and Email Sequencing Activities (I have my own Seamless.AI license)

  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Microsoft SharePoint Administration
  • Administrative Support
  • Content Creation
  • Administrate
  • Business Presentation
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Business
  • Business Development
  • Customer Engagement
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Services
  • Cloud Computing
  • Service Cloud Administration
  • Business Proposal

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