1. Job Summary
The Elite Job is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven Marketplace Listing Specialist – Product Catalog Optimization to support the development, management, and continuous improvement of product listings across online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with digital product catalogs, improving product information, optimizing online listings, and helping businesses present their products effectively to potential customers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, updating, reviewing, and optimizing product listings to ensure that all catalog information is accurate, complete, consistent, and aligned with marketplace guidelines. Key responsibilities include writing compelling product titles and descriptions, organizing product attributes, assigning appropriate categories, maintaining SKU information, updating product specifications, and reviewing product images and other listing content.
The Marketplace Listing Specialist will work closely with e-commerce teams, catalog managers, marketing professionals, inventory coordinators, and customer support teams to maintain high-quality product data across multiple sales channels. The role also involves identifying incomplete or outdated listings, correcting catalog errors, improving product discoverability, and supporting initiatives designed to enhance the customer shopping experience.
Candidates should demonstrate strong written communication skills, attention to detail, basic analytical abilities, and an interest in e-commerce operations. Familiarity with online marketplaces, spreadsheets, product information management systems, or catalog management tools is an advantage. Depending on the assignment, training may be provided to candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to follow established procedures.
2. Key Responsibilities
Product Listing Creation and Management
- Create new product listings across assigned e-commerce marketplaces and online retail platforms.
- Enter accurate product titles, descriptions, specifications, prices, SKU codes, product identifiers, and other required information.
- Ensure product listings follow the appropriate templates, formatting standards, and marketplace requirements.
- Upload and organize product images, where applicable, ensuring that visual content corresponds to the correct product.
- Maintain consistent product information across multiple platforms and sales channels.
- Update existing listings whenever product specifications, pricing, availability, or other approved details change.
Product Catalog Optimization
- Improve product titles and descriptions using relevant keywords and clear, customer-friendly language.
- Organize product attributes, including size, color, material, dimensions, weight, brand, model, and other category-specific details.
- Review product categorization to ensure items appear in the most relevant marketplace categories.
- Identify opportunities to improve listing completeness, readability, search relevance, and product discoverability.
- Remove unnecessary repetition, correct formatting issues, and maintain consistent terminology across the catalog.
- Support catalog optimization initiatives intended to improve product visibility and the overall shopping experience.
Data Accuracy and Quality Assurance
- Review product information for missing fields, spelling errors, duplicate records, inconsistent specifications, and incorrect values.
- Validate product details against approved source documents, supplier information, and internal databases.
- Conduct routine catalog audits to identify inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or non-compliant listings.
- Correct data discrepancies and escalate issues that require approval or clarification.
- Maintain product records according to established quality standards and documentation procedures.
- Follow quality-checking processes before submitting new or updated listings for publication.
Marketplace Compliance
- Follow the product listing policies, content requirements, and category guidelines of each assigned marketplace.
- Identify listings that may require additional documentation, attribute corrections, or policy-related updates.
- Help resolve listing errors, suppressed listings, incomplete product records, and other catalog-related issues.
- Ensure that product claims, descriptions, and specifications are supported by approved information.
- Protect confidential business information and follow internal data-handling procedures.
Reporting and Performance Monitoring
- Maintain trackers and spreadsheets to monitor listing progress, pending updates, errors, and completed assignments.
- Prepare routine reports on catalog accuracy, listing completion, content updates, and unresolved issues.
- Review available marketplace performance indicators, such as impressions, click-through rates, and conversion rates, when access is provided.
- Identify recurring catalog problems and recommend practical improvements.
- Coordinate with team members to resolve listing-related challenges and meet agreed deadlines.
Team Collaboration and Process Improvement
- Work with e-commerce, merchandising, marketing, inventory, and product management teams to obtain accurate product information.
- Communicate missing information, catalog discrepancies, and listing concerns promptly.
- Follow standard operating procedures and contribute suggestions to improve catalog workflows.
- Adapt to new marketplace tools, listing templates, product categories, and business requirements.
- Complete assigned tasks within established timelines while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
3. Required Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma, higher secondary education, diploma, or bachelors degree in any discipline; additional education in business, commerce, marketing, or e-commerce is beneficial.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, grammatically correct product descriptions.
- Excellent attention to detail when entering, reviewing, and validating product information.
- Basic computer proficiency, including file management, internet research, email, and online applications.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for organizing and maintaining product records.
- Ability to follow instructions, use templates, and comply with documented procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple product listings or assignments.
- Basic understanding of e-commerce platforms, online shopping behavior, and digital product catalogs.
- Ability to identify errors, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
- Willingness to learn marketplace systems, catalog tools, and product content optimization techniques.
- Professional communication skills and a responsible approach to handling business data.
- Knowledge of keyword research, search engine optimization (SEO), product information management (PIM) systems, inventory systems, or marketplace seller dashboards is an added advantage.
4. Experience
Entry‑Level Candidates and Freshers
Candidates without previous experience may be considered for suitable openings if they have basic computer skills, good written communication, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
Experienced Candidates
Applicants with approximately 1–3 years of experience in product listing, e-commerce operations, catalog management, product data entry, marketplace administration, or digital merchandising may be well suited to the role.
Preferred Experience
- Creating and updating product listings on online marketplaces.
- Managing product catalogs containing multiple SKUs and product variations.
- Using spreadsheets to validate, organize, and maintain product information.
- Writing product titles, descriptions, bullet points, and specifications.
- Working with listing templates, bulk upload files, or catalog management software.
- Identifying and correcting listing errors or marketplace compliance issues.
- Experience with platforms such as Amazon Seller Central, Flipkart Seller Hub, eBay, Shopify, or similar e-commerce systems is advantageous but may not be essential for every assignment.
5. Working Hours
Full‑Time
Typically 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Part‑Time
Flexible schedules may be available for approximately 3–5 hours per day, subject to project requirements.
Remote Work
Eligible positions may allow employees to work from home using a reliable internet connection and suitable computer equipment.
Shift Requirements
Some assignments may require coordination with international teams or working within specific business hours.
Deadline Management
Employees are expected to complete assigned listings, updates, and quality checks within agreed timelines.
6. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical Knowledge
- Understanding of product catalog structures, SKUs, product variations, and listing attributes.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets, data validation, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
- Ability to use web-based dashboards, content management systems, and online marketplace interfaces.
- Basic understanding of product search optimization, keyword relevance, and listing quality.
- Awareness of product data consistency and marketplace content requirements.
- Ability to learn bulk listing uploads, product feed management, and catalog software.
Communication Skills
- Ability to write accurate, informative, and customer-focused product descriptions.
- Clear communication with supervisors, colleagues, and relevant internal teams.
- Ability to ask questions when product information is incomplete or unclear.
- Professional handling of feedback, corrections, and changing priorities.
Analytical and Problem‑Solving Abilities
- Ability to compare product records and identify inconsistencies.
- Confidence in checking product information against reliable source documents.
- Ability to recognize recurring catalog issues and suggest appropriate solutions.
- Basic understanding of performance reports and listing quality indicators.
Personal Attributes
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Self‑motivation and accountability for assigned tasks.
- Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to changing processes.
- Ability to prioritize work according to deadlines and business needs.
- Commitment to maintaining quality, confidentiality, and professional standards.
7. Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on the role, experience, responsibilities, and work arrangement.
- Opportunities to apply for remote or hybrid work where the position permits.
- Flexible scheduling for eligible part‑time or project‑based assignments.
- Structured onboarding and role‑specific training where provided.
- Opportunities to develop practical skills in e-commerce operations and product catalog management.
- Exposure to marketplace listing tools, product data systems, and digital merchandising processes.
- Opportunities to develop spreadsheet, content writing, data validation, and analytical skills.
- Performance feedback and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.
- Potential career progression into catalog management, marketplace operations, e‑commerce coordination, or product content optimization.
- Benefits, paid leave, insurance, incentives, equipment allowances, and other employment provisions will depend on the applicable employment contract and company policy. Specific benefits will be confirmed during the hiring process.
8. Why Join The Elite Job?
Joining The Elite Job can be an opportunity to build practical experience in a growing area of digital commerce. The Marketplace Listing Specialist role provides exposure to the processes that help online retailers maintain accurate product information, improve catalog quality, and deliver a more reliable shopping experience.
This position is suitable for individuals who enjoy organized, detail-focused work and want to strengthen their professional capabilities in e-commerce operations. It offers the opportunity to develop transferable skills in product data management, digital content, quality assurance, reporting, and marketplace administration.
Employees who demonstrate reliability, accuracy, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement may be considered for expanded responsibilities as business needs evolve.
Reasons to consider this opportunity include:
- A role focused on practical and transferable e‑commerce skills.
- Opportunities to learn product catalog optimization and listing management.
- Exposure to structured data quality and operational workflows.
- Collaboration with teams involved in online retail and digital merchandising.
- Potential opportunities to progress into more advanced catalog and marketplace roles.
- An environment that values accuracy, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
The Elite Job encourages candidates to review the specific vacancy details to understand the work arrangement, responsibilities, compensation, and development opportunities available for the position.