E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Staff product discounts

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize product catalog and enhance online customer experience. You will curate assortments, optimize pages, and drive promotions to boost sales and profitability, leveraging data-driven insights.

The role requires a strong eye for visual presentation, copywriting skills, and experience with A/B testing. Collaborate with marketing, buying, and design to ensure cohesive product storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in e-commerce merchandising or related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and best practices.
• Proficient in analyzing sales data, web analytics and customer behavior.
• Excellent visual merchandising and product presentation.
• Strong copywriting and editing for product descriptions.
• Experience with A/B testing and CRO is a plus.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team player.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage product assortments across categories to meet sales targets.
• Optimize product listings' descriptions, images, pricing, and attributes for searchability and conversion.
• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies including placement, cross-selling, and up-selling.
• Plan and manage promotions, sales events, and featured placements on the website.
• Analyze sales data, website analytics, and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and design teams for cohesive presentation.
• Ensure product information is accurate and up-to-date across the site.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and identify best practices.
• Conduct A/B testing on product page elements and layouts.
• Stay informed about e-commerce trends and best practices in merchandising.

Skills

Data analysis

A/B testing

Visual merchandising

Copywriting

Excel

Google Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

E-commerce platforms

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing e-commerce retailer based in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a creative and analytical E-commerce Merchandising Specialist. This role is instrumental in optimizing the online product catalog to enhance customer experience, drive sales, and maximize profitability. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for product presentation, a strong understanding of consumer behavior online, and the ability to leverage data to make informed merchandising decisions. You will be responsible for curating product assortments, optimizing product pages, managing promotional campaigns, and ensuring the website reflects current trends and customer demands. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the visual appeal and commercial success of the online store.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and manage product assortments across various categories to meet customer needs and sales targets.
• Optimize product listings, including descriptions, images, pricing, and attributes, to improve searchability and conversion rates.
• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies, including product placement, cross-selling, and up-selling tactics.
• Plan and manage promotional activities, sales events, and featured product placements on the website.
• Analyze sales data, website analytics, and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for merchandising improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and design teams to ensure cohesive and appealing product presentation.
• Ensure product information is accurate, up-to-date, and consistent across the e-commerce platform.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and identify best practices.
• Conduct A/B testing on product page elements and merchandising layouts to optimize performance.
• Stay informed about e-commerce trends and best practices in merchandising and visual presentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising, retail buying, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and merchandising best practices.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data, website analytics, and customer behavior.
• Excellent visual merchandising skills and an eye for product presentation.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills for product descriptions.
• Experience with A/B testing and conversion rate optimization (CRO) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and merchandising expertise.
• Comprehensive health insurance is provided, along with other standard benefits.
• Employees enjoy a generous amount of paid time off, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including relevant training courses and workshops, are available.
• Join a growing company where your contributions to product presentation and sales performance are highly valued.
• Staff discounts on company products are a key perk.
• The company is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.
• This role provides a great opportunity to hone your skills in the fast-paced world of e-commerce.