Ecommerce Merchandiser - 12 month FTC

Mediq; Hemington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Competitive pension

Free on-site parking

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance 4x

Hapi discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Family fun days

Development opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Mediq UK is a leading supplier of healthcare consumables and devices, seeking an Ecommerce Merchandiser to own the online catalogue on the MedBIS platform. This fixed-term maternity cover is based in Castle Donington and spans 12 months, with collaboration across Digital Marketing & Ecommerce to ensure engaging product content and a smooth online experience.

You will manage product data, optimise categorisation and site search, and work with multiple teams to drive discoverability and

Qualifications

• Experience in ecommerce merchandising with a large online catalogue.
• Strong understanding of product categorisation, site search, filters and online product presentation.
• Excellent written communication and ability to create clear, engaging product content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail for data accuracy.
• Experience with SEO, CRO, ecommerce testing or product data feeds is a plus.
• Healthcare/medical supplies or technical environment experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the online product catalogue, ensuring information is accurate, complete and engaging.
• Create and update product descriptions, specifications, images, attributes, filters and categories.
• Manage online product launches, catalogue updates and discontinued products.
• Optimise categories, site search, filters, sort orders and recommendations to improve discoverability.
• Create and schedule website content to support new products, promotions and campaigns.
• Produce and maintain banners, landing pages and other digital assets.
• Collaborate with Digital, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Services and IT to improve the online experience.
• Monitor content and resolve catalogue, search, navigation and merchandising issues.
• Support website testing and UAT, working with technical teams to resolve issues.
• Use ecommerce insight to identify opportunities to improve presentation, UX and conversion.

Skills

Ecommerce merchandising

Product categorisation

Site search

Filters

Online product presentation

Excel

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

SEO

CRO

Product data feeds

Healthcare experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Mediq UK is a leading supplier of healthcare consumables, medical equipment, cleaning and hygiene products, and healthcare devices to hospitals, care homes, and healthcare providers across the UK. As part of the international Mediq Group, we operate in 13 countries and employ more than 2,500 people globally, all dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and making care more accessible and affordable.

We're looking for an Ecommerce Merchandiser to join our Digital Marketing & Ecommerce team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, based in Castle Donington. You'll take ownership of our online product catalogue and day-to-day merchandising activity across Mediq UK's MedBIS ecommerce platform, helping ensure customers can easily find the right products and enjoy a simple, accurate and engaging online experience.

12 month fixed term contract

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking day-to-day ownership of our online product catalogue, keeping product information accurate, complete and engaging
• Creating and updating product descriptions, specifications, images, attributes, filters and categories
• Managing online product launches, catalogue updates and discontinued products
• Optimising product categories, site search, filters, sort orders and product recommendations to improve product discoverability
• Creating and scheduling website content to support new products, promotions and marketing campaigns
• Producing and maintaining website banners, landing pages and other digital assets
• Working with Digital, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Services and IT to continually improve the online customer experience
• Monitoring website content and resolving catalogue, search, navigation and merchandising issues
• Supporting website testing and UAT, working with technical teams to identify and resolve issues
• Using ecommerce insight to identify opportunities to improve product presentation, customer experience and conversion

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in ecommerce merchandising, ideally with responsibility for a large online product catalogue
• Strong understanding of product categorisation, site search, filters and online product presentation
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to create clear, accurate and engaging product content
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large product datasets
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around product information and data accuracy
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• A proactive, organised approach with the confidence to manage your own workload and priorities
• Experience of SEO, CRO, ecommerce testing or product data feeds would be an advantage
• Experience within healthcare, medical supplies or another technical/product-led environment would also be beneficial
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, giving you time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Competitive pension scheme to help you plan for the future with confidence
• Free on-site parking for a hassle-free commute
• Enhanced company sick pay for added peace of mind when you need it most
• Cycle to Work scheme supporting a healthier, more sustainable way to travel
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support for you and your family
• 4x life assurance, providing added financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Access to Hapi, offering discounts and savings across hundreds of well-known retailers, leisure attractions and everyday brands
• Dedicated wellbeing strategy, focused on supporting your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Vitality Week and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Family fun days, bringing colleagues together and creating a great sense of community
• Development and learning opportunities to help you grow your skills and build your career with us
• A supportive and welcoming working environment where collaboration, respect and teamwork are at the heart of what we do

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to take real ownership of ecommerce merchandising within a growing healthcare business. You'll have the opportunity to influence how thousands of healthcare products are presented and discovered online, while working with teams across the business to continually improve the digital customer experience.

If you're passionate about ecommerce, love creating brilliant online customer experiences and enjoy turning great product content into commercial results, we'd love to hear from you.