Junior E-commerce Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 9,700 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid work arrangements

Mentored by professionals

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior E-commerce Analyst intern to join a data-focused team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data related to website performance, sales trends, and customer behavior to drive growth and improve the online experience.

You will work closely with experienced analysts, gaining hands-on skills in data interpretation, reporting, and KPI visualization within the e-commerce sector.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Basic understanding of data analysis concepts.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software for data manipulation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from e-commerce sources (website analytics, sales reports, marketing platforms).
• Perform data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Support the analysis of website traffic, user behavior, conversion rates, and sales performance.
• Help create reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs for the e-commerce team.
• Assist in tracking and measuring the performance of marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Learn and apply data analysis techniques to identify trends and insights.
• Conduct basic market research on e-commerce trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with the analytics team to support ad-hoc data requests.
• Contribute to discussions on data interpretation and business implications.
• Maintain organized records of data sources and analytical processes.

Skills

Data analysis concepts

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Eagerness to learn

Teamwork

Web analytics basics

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Analytics

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior E-commerce Analyst to join their data-focused team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This internship is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring data professional to gain hands-on experience in the e-commerce industry. You will support the senior analytics team by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data related to website performance, sales trends, and customer behavior. The goal is to help identify actionable insights that will drive business growth and improve the online customer experience. This role is ideal for a motivated individual eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic team in a supportive environment. You will work closely with experienced analysts, gaining valuable skills in data interpretation and reporting within the e-commerce sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from various e-commerce sources, including website analytics, sales reports, and marketing platforms.
• Perform data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Support the analysis of website traffic, user behavior, conversion rates, and sales performance.
• Help create reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for the e-commerce team.
• Assist in tracking and measuring the performance of marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Learn and apply data analysis techniques to identify trends and insights.
• Conduct basic market research on e-commerce trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with the analytics team to support ad-hoc data requests.
• Contribute to discussions on data interpretation and potential business implications.
• Maintain organized records of data sources and analytical processes.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Basic understanding of data analysis concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) for data manipulation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Must be located in or able to commute to Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Benefits

• This internship offers a valuable learning experience in the field of e-commerce analytics.
• You will receive a stipend and potentially other benefits as per the internship agreement.
• Gain practical skills in data analysis, reporting, and the e-commerce industry.
• Be mentored by experienced professionals within our client's organization.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .
• This role provides an excellent foundation for a career in data analytics or e-commerce.
• Hybrid work arrangements will provide a balance between in-office learning and remote flexibility.