Ecommerce Merchandiser - 12 month FTC

Mediq UK; Hemington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

4x life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Mediq UK is seeking 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 on MedBIS, helping customers easily find products with accurate, engaging content.

You’ll collaborate with Digital, Product Management and IT to optimise categories, site search, banners and product data, while driving improvements in discovery and

Qualifications

• Experience in ecommerce merchandising for a large online catalogue.
• Strong understanding of product categorisation, site search, filters and presentation.
• Excellent written communication for clear product content.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with large datasets.
• Attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Illustrator) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Own the online product catalogue and day-to-day merchandising on MedBIS.
• Create and update product descriptions, specifications, images, attributes and categories.
• Manage product launches, catalog updates and discontinued items.
• Optimize categories, site search, filters and recommendations to improve discovery and conversion.
• Produce website content, banners and landing pages for campaigns.
• Collaborate with Digital, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, CS and IT to improve the online experience.
• Monitor and resolve catalogue and navigation issues; support testing and UAT.

Skills

Ecommerce merchandising

Product categorisation

Site search

Content creation

Data accuracy

SEO/CRO

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Ilustr

Workload management

Tools

Excel

Adobe 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.

Salary - £28,000 - £30,000

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

Benefits

• 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.