Digital Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Merchandising Specialist for our Durban-based retail team. This hybrid role focuses on optimizing online product presentation and driving sales across its e-commerce platforms.

You will curate assortments, manage visual merchandising, and collaborate with marketing to align promotions with brand strategy, delivering an improved customer shopping experience. A data-driven mindset and 2+ years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital merchandising, e-commerce, or related retail roles.
• Strong understanding of online product presentation and visual merchandising principles.
• Proficiency with e-commerce CMS and content management systems.
• Analytical skills to interpret sales data and customer insights.
• Creative eye for engaging product content.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage product assortments for the e-commerce website, ensuring optimal categorization and presentation.
• Develop and execute digital merchandising strategies to maximize online sales and conversion rates.
• Create compelling product descriptions, imagery, and promotional content to enhance the online shopping experience.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for merchandising optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing and category management teams to align merchandising efforts with promotional calendars and brand strategies.
• Stay updated on e-commerce best practices and competitor activities to inform merchandising decisions.

Skills

Digital merchandising

Data analysis

CMS proficiency

Creative content creation

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and data-driven Digital Merchandising Specialist to join their dynamic retail team in Durban . This hybrid role focuses on optimizing the online product presentation and sales performance across their e-commerce platforms. You will be responsible for curating product assortments, managing visual merchandising, and implementing strategies to drive online sales and improve the customer shopping experience. Working in a hybrid model, you will balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, contributing to a vibrant team culture focused on innovation and achieving key commercial objectives for the online retail space.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and manage product assortments for the e-commerce website, ensuring optimal categorization and presentation.
• Develop and execute digital merchandising strategies to maximize online sales and conversion rates.
• Create compelling product descriptions, imagery, and promotional content to enhance the online shopping experience.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for merchandising optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing and category management teams to align merchandising efforts with promotional calendars and brand strategies.
• Stay updated on e-commerce best practices and competitor activities to inform merchandising decisions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in digital merchandising , e-commerce, or a related retail role.
• Strong understanding of online product presentation, categorization, and visual merchandising principles.
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms and content management systems (CMS).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and customer insights.
• Creative eye for detail and ability to craft engaging product content.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the retail sector.