E-Commerce Specialist

The Brick; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Canada is seeking a creative E-commerce Specialist who will be responsible for product content creation, SEO implementation, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing and editorial skills, along with experience in e-commerce platforms like Shopify. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Paramedical Services

Employee discounts

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing and editing persuasive content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging product descriptions and blog posts.
• Implement SEO strategies to enhance online content.
• Collaborate with other teams for E-commerce initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing skills

SEO knowledge

E-commerce platform experience

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

HTML/CSS familiarity

Email marketing experience

Google Analytics experience

Tools

Shopify

Klaviyo

Mailchimp

Google Analytics 4

Google Tag Manager

Job description

Is this job for you?

If you've been looking to join a team that values your energy and talents, offers multiple career paths, and provides you with continuous development opportunities, you’ve found it!

Since 1971, The Brick has been led by visionary men and women who have embraced each business opportunity with the drive for success. We want you to join our winning team and experience The Brick Way!

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a creative E-commerce Specialist to bring The Brick’s products to life online. In this role, you’ll create accurate and engaging product listings, write persuasive product descriptions and SEO-driven blogs, and support website merchandising and other initiatives. This role blends storytelling and E-commerce expertise to enhance our online catalog and strengthen The Brick’s digital presence.

If you have a passion for writing, detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced e-commerce environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Product Content Creation – Write persuasive, SEO-friendly product descriptions and romance copy that highlight key features and inspire customers to purchase. Gather product information from vendors to create accurate and informative online product listings.
• Blog Writing – Research and produce blog posts using SEO best practices.
• Website Merchandising – Create product collections and make recommendations to improve site navigation and overall shopping experience.
• Content Audits & QA Support – Support QA processes by identifying and correcting website content errors, broken links, and inconsistencies to ensure a polished and professional online experience.
• SEO Implementation – Implement SEO best practices to enhance website content, blog posts, product pages, and collections to improve organic search rankings and driving traffic.
• Analytics & Reporting – Generate and analyze reports from web analytics tools to support the E-commerce team and other departments to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with Purchasing, Image Assets, and other Advertising Teams to ensure products are online and ready for promotions and new launches.
• Support Initiatives – Assist with various e-commerce and marketing initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive content.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (Shopify preferred)
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience in optimizing content for search engines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Klaviyo, Mailchimp, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager is a plus.

Why The Brick?

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

Apply now

The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to [e-mail]