E-commerce Assistant

Confidential; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an E-commerce Assistant for a Chelmsford location with a rural setting and your own transport. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, Temporary to Permanent. Salary is £12.71 per hour, dependent on experience.

The position involves managing online inventory, creating listings, collaborating with operations, content, quality and marketing teams, and contributing to online sales strategies in a varied work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an e-commerce or similar role is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Magento, Shopify, eBay and Amazon platforms.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to handle large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to organise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update online inventory, create new product listings and liaise with operations for updates.
• Collaborate with operations and marketing on stock levels and fulfilment.
• Coordinate with content team to identify opportunities and product availability.
• Work with operations to resolve fulfilment issues.
• Conduct regular in-person checks of warehouse products for opportunities and issues.
• Analyze large sales/product datasets to identify trends and insights for online performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Magento

Shopify

eBay

Amazon

Job description

Job Title: E-commerce Assistant

Location: Chelmsford - Rural location own transport needed

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Full Time - Monday-Friday - 8 AM-5 PM

Salary: £12.71 per hour + dependent on experience

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented E-commerce Assistant to join our team. This role is integral to our operations and involves close collaboration with operations, the content team, the quality team, and the wider marketing team. This position offers a unique blend of outdoor and indoor responsibilities, providing an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy a varied work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and updating our online inventory. Including creating new product listings, updating existing ones, and liaising with the operations team to identify any required updates.
• Work closely with the operations function and marketing team to ensure strong collaboration on stock levels and successful fulfilment.
• Work closely with the online content team to identify opportunities and product availability.
• Coordinate with the operations team to identify issues with the fulfilment process.
• Regular in-person checks of the products in our warehouse to identify opportunities and issues.
• Analyse large volumes of sales and product data to identify trends and provide insights for improving online performance.
• Ensure the accuracy of product descriptions, prices, and stock levels.
• Address internal queries and issues promptly and efficiently, including regular price amendments and sales events.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new online sales strategies.
• Stay up to date with e-commerce trends, SEO and platform updates.

Requirements:

• Experience in an e-commerce or similar role would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms like Magento, Shopify, eBay, and Amazon.
• Ability to organise your own tasks to meet deadlines, with a strong sense of initiative.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in handling large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with tenacity and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly pay
• Candidate of the Month incentives
• Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts
• Access to support programmes
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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