I specialize in building e-commerce strategies that drive sales and brand growth. At The Lilley Line, I manage branding, digital sales, and wholesale touchpoints—optimizing our Shopify storefront, refining on-site UX, and building campaigns that boost engagement and repeat business. With experience spanning fashion, logistics, and tech, I bring a cross-industry perspective to scaling online businesses. From crafting user journeys and content strategies to running paid social and email campaigns, I focus on turning digital interactions into meaningful customer relationships and revenue.

Baphe Mbeje

I specialize in building e-commerce strategies that drive sales and brand growth. At The Lilley Line, I manage branding, digital sales, and wholesale touchpoints—optimizing our Shopify storefront, refining on-site UX, and building campaigns that boost engagement and repeat business. With experience spanning fashion, logistics, and tech, I bring a cross-industry perspective to scaling online businesses. From crafting user journeys and content strategies to running paid social and email campaigns, I focus on turning digital interactions into meaningful customer relationships and revenue.

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I specialize in building e-commerce strategies that drive sales and brand growth. At The Lilley Line, I manage branding, digital sales, and wholesale touchpoints—optimizing our Shopify storefront, refining on-site UX, and building campaigns that boost engagement and repeat business.

With experience spanning fashion, logistics, and tech, I bring a cross-industry perspective to scaling online businesses. From crafting user journeys and content strategies to running paid social and email campaigns, I focus on turning digital interactions into meaningful customer relationships and revenue.

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Shopify Digital Marketer at The Lilley Line
June 1, 2025 - Present
Lead the brand's digital presence and growth initiatives across e-commerce, B2B wholesale, and marketing. Developed the brand's B2B wholesale website, managed multi-channel marketing including email and paid media, oversaw design for marketing materials, and built automated Klaviyo flows for lifecycle campaigns. Analyzed campaign performance to inform strategy and designed booth layouts for brand activations.
Founder and E-Commerce Specialist at Grail Mafia
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025
Launched a curated vintage and streetwear brand with an online boutique and loyal community. Built organic marketing, SEO, and content across Instagram and TikTok; collaborated with music artists as a stylist and creative director; managed end-to-end e-commerce operations and customer service.
Premier Logistics Automation Project & Logistics Assistant at Premier Logistics
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Led automation across logistics processes, including Cancom fleet management systems and POD automation to cut paper trails and boost efficiency. Assisted warehouse operations, dispatching, and truck loading to streamline workflows.
Web Designer at Erin's Bakery
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Provided e-commerce solutions and developed a user-friendly Shopify website for an emerging bakery business.
Web Designer at White Horse Forex
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Delivered professional web design services, assisting with the development of both a forex website and a bakery website.
Brand Strategist at Polymath Solar (Pty) Ltd
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Led the launch of Polymath Solar's new sub-brand; crafted positioning, email marketing copies, and a strategic digital marketing plan to position for growth in the renewable energy sector.
Brand Strategist Intern at Polymath Solar
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led the launch of an online sub-brand, establishing a digital presence and market positioning. Developed a distinctive brand identity through market research (graphic style and tone), ensuring consistency across communications. Collaborated with a cross-functional marketing team to execute cohesive campaigns.
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Specialist at Grail Mafia
December 1, 2020 - Present
Analyzed website and social metrics using Google Analytics and Meta Analytics; optimized campaigns to drive sales growth and increased organic traffic by 40%. Managed and optimized Shopify store with improved UX, SEO, and targeted email marketing; boosted conversion rate by 25%. Led brand storytelling and creative direction, producing engaging content that strengthened brand identity and audience engagement.
Logistics Assistant and Digital Transformation Intern at Premier Mobility PTY Ltd.
June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Led transition from manual paper workflows to digital solutions using StratoPod devices, enhancing delivery capture and operational efficiency. Configured, activated, and integrated StratoPod and Cancom stock take devices, ensuring seamless system implementation across logistics operations. Gained hands-on experience with SaaS and cloud-based logistics systems used by enterprises such as Nestlé.
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Specialist at The Lilley Line
June 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and actively managed a B2B e-commerce Shopify website for wholesale sales to retailers, ensuring seamless functionality and an engaging user experience. Created SEO-optimized website content, improving search engine rankings and driving organic traffic. Produced marketing collateral, including lookbooks and creative assets, to support brand initiatives and strengthen visual identity. Supported administrative tasks to help daily operations, including Faire & Klaviyo email marketing. Maintained clear communication via Google Meet and Google Workspace, and managed projects in Asana to collaborate on tasks, track progress, and plan social media and website updates efficiently. Enhanced AEO and AI search rankings using advanced AI tools, FAQ and keyword optimization. Integrated data analytics tools, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to track and optimize channel performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Strategic Brand Management at Vega School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Certificate, Digital Marketing at University of Cape Town
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree, BCom Strategic Brand Management at IIE Vega School
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Online Digital Marketing Course at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, Strategic Brand Management
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Certificate, Digital Marketing
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment