E-commerce Merchandising Manager

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Merchandising Manager to optimize our online product offering and enhance the customer journey. The role combines remote flexibility with in-office collaboration in Kimberley, ensuring alignment with marketing, buying, and operations for optimal assortments and promotions.

You will analyze sales data and consumer trends, translate insights into actionable merchandising plans, and drive revenue growth through smart merchandising in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising or a similar online retail role.
• Proven experience in managing online product catalogs and optimizing product presentation.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the e-commerce merchandising strategy to maximize sales and profitability.
• Manage the online product catalog, ensuring accurate product information, imagery, and categorization.
• Optimize product placement, search results, and category pages to enhance discoverability and drive conversions.
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to inform assortment decisions.
• Plan and execute online promotions, campaigns, and new product launches.
• Collaborate with the buying and inventory teams to ensure optimal product assortment and stock levels.
• Work with the marketing team to align merchandising efforts with promotional calendars and campaigns.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and identify best practices.
• Develop and maintain merchandising guidelines and standards.
• Utilize merchandising tools and analytics platforms to track performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Enhance the online customer shopping experience through intuitive navigation and personalized recommendations.
• Report on merchandising performance, key insights, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

E-commerce merchandising

Data analysis

SEO

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Shopify

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading online retailer, is looking for an experienced and strategically minded E-commerce Merchandising Manager to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This hybrid role offers a balanced approach to work, combining remote flexibility with necessary in-office collaboration to drive strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for optimizing the online product offering, enhancing the customer shopping experience, and driving sales through effective merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of e-commerce, product presentation, data analysis, and consumer behavior, with a proven ability to translate these insights into actionable merchandising plans. You will collaborate closely with the marketing, buying, and operations teams to ensure product assortments, pricing, and promotional activities are aligned and optimized for maximum impact. This is a key role for someone passionate about shaping the online customer journey and driving revenue growth through smart merchandising. If you are analytical, creative, and customer-focused, this opportunity offers significant impact within a growing e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the e-commerce merchandising strategy to maximize sales and profitability.
• Manage the online product catalog, ensuring accurate product information, imagery, and categorization.
• Optimize product placement, search results, and category pages to enhance discoverability and drive conversions.
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify merchandising opportunities and inform assortment decisions.
• Plan and execute online promotions, campaigns, and new product launches.
• Collaborate with the buying and inventory teams to ensure optimal product assortment and stock levels.
• Work with the marketing team to align merchandising efforts with promotional calendars and campaigns.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and identify best practices.
• Develop and maintain merchandising guidelines and standards.
• Utilize merchandising tools and analytics platforms to track performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Enhance the online customer shopping experience through intuitive navigation and personalized recommendations.
• Report on merchandising performance, key insights, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising or a similar online retail role.
• Proven experience in managing online product catalogs and optimizing product presentation.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• In-depth understanding of e-commerce best practices, consumer behavior, and online merchandising techniques.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and merchandising tools.
• Excellent understanding of SEO principles as they relate to product discoverability.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for creating exceptional online shopping experiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Employees benefit from the flexibility of remote work combined with in-office engagement at our client's Kimberley, Northern Cape location.
• Our client provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the e-commerce sector.
• Benefits include medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and potential for performance bonuses.
• Join a dedicated team focused on optimizing the online customer journey and driving significant business growth.
• This role offers the chance to lead merchandising strategy for a respected online brand.