E-commerce Merchandiser

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Merchandiser to join our Upington team. This hybrid role focuses on optimizing online product catalogs, presentations, pricing, and promotions to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

You will manage product assortments, content, SEO, and collaborate with marketing and buying teams, with some remote work allowed for select tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising or related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, merchandising best practices, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize product assortments, category pages, and product detail pages on the e-commerce website.
• Develop and implement online merchandising strategies, including pricing, promotions, and discounts.
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities for placement and cross-/upselling.
• Ensure product information, imagery, and descriptions are accurate, compelling, and SEO-friendly.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams to align merchandising with forecasts and calendars.

Skills

E-commerce merchandising

Analytical skills

Creative mindset

Pricing strategies

SEO-friendly content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

Analytics tools

E-commerce platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a commercially astute and creative E-commerce Merchandiser to join their team in Upington . This hybrid role is vital for optimizing the online product catalog, ensuring products are presented attractively and effectively to drive sales and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for managing product assortments, pricing strategies, promotions, and content to create a compelling online shopping experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for e-commerce and retail, who can contribute to our growth from our Upington base, with the flexibility of remote work for certain tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize product assortments, category pages, and product detail pages on the e-commerce website.
• Develop and implement effective online merchandising strategies, including pricing, promotions, and discounts.
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities for product placement and cross-selling/upselling.
• Ensure product information, imagery, and descriptions are accurate, compelling, and SEO-friendly.
• Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to align merchandising efforts with sales forecasts and promotional calendars.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and identify best practices to enhance our online offering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising, online retail, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, merchandising best practices, and analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and customer insights.
• Creative mindset with a strong sense of visual merchandising and product presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, with access to our Upington location.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses based on performance.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance between remote and office-based work.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the e-commerce sector.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented team environment in Upington .