E-Commerce Assistant

Cogent Staffing; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is recruiting an experienced E-Commerce Lister in Batley. This full-time role involves creating product listings, optimizing visibility, and contributing to online retail growth. Ideal candidates have retail experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The position offers £12.60 to £12.98 per hour, with ongoing placements leading to permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in E-Commerce in a retail environment.
• Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of systems.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging product descriptions and upload high-quality images.
• Maximize income through eCommerce and manage online listings.
• Respond to customer queries effectively.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Creative thinking

Fashion trend analysis

Excellent communication

KPI achievement

Job description

Overview

Cogent Staffing are recruiting for an experienced E-Commerce Lister for our client based in Batley. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent role with permanent roles offered after 12 weeks. The successful candidate will be commercial, creative and innovative regarding products, channels and retail opportunities.

Role summary

This role involves writing engaging product descriptions, uploading high-quality images, and optimizing listings for search visibility. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for fashion trends and detail, ensuring that all listings accurately represent the brand and products.

Shift/salary

• £12.60 to £12.98 per hour (DOE)
• To be considered for the higher pay rate you must have a background in fashion design or retail
• Temporary ongoing placement, possibility of permanent role after 12 weeks
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00-16:15
• 36 hours per week

The role

To maximise income through the sale of goods using an online platform created and maintained by the company, as well as other marketplaces. To grow online retail and be a key player in eCommerce expansion plans.

• Listing of new and donated items online for sale across multiple marketplaces, writing in line with guidelines and ensuring listings are visible to a wide customer audience
• Responding to customer queries as appropriate
• Supporting in managing both online and physical inventory
• Working to set KPIs
• Manipulating data to reach the best income revenue generation
• Ensuring productivity rates are maintained
• Ensuring all listings meet the standards required
• Carrying out product market research
• Carrying out statistical data analysis, price checking, trend awareness and quality control monitoring
• Present trend data to the management team to support strategic decision making and support future growth
• Writing content including listing description and image regulation
• Supporting in the management of inventory storage and all aspects of online selling operations
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping

The candidate

• Can work in a timely and accurate fashion
• Has an in depth knowledge of the creation of a commercial listings
• Ideally has a background of working in E-Commerce within a retail environment
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is customer and sales focus
• Competent working on systems and different platforms
• Has experience of achieving KPIs through commercial listings
• Can manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Good time management skills
• Has excellent IT skills and a good knowledge of systems, hardware and software

At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.