E-commerce Merchandiser

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Full-time role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a creative E-commerce Merchandiser to optimize the online store, present products compellingly, and drive sales for the catalog. This on-site role focuses on categorization, visuals, promotions, and performance analysis to maximize conversions and shopper engagement.

You will collaborate with marketing, buying and operations to ensure a cohesive online shopping experience and translate business goals into data-driven merchandising decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising or related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and best practices.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and using web analytics tools.
• Excellent eye for visual merchandising and content presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute online merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Manage product categorization, navigation, and on-site search optimization.
• Create compelling product descriptions, imagery, and supporting content.
• Plan and implement promotional activities and sales events on the e-commerce platform.
• Analyze product sales data, conversion rates, and customer behavior to identify merchandising opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and operations teams to ensure a cohesive online shopping experience.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Web analytics

E-commerce knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Retail Management

Tools

E-commerce platforms

Sales data analysis tools

Web analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and commercially minded E-commerce Merchandiser to optimize the online shopping experience and drive sales for their product catalog. This role, based in Mahikeng, involves strategically presenting products on the e-commerce website to maximize customer appeal and conversion rates. You will be responsible for product categorization, visual merchandising, promotional planning, and analyzing product performance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of consumer behavior, a passion for online retail, and the ability to translate business objectives into compelling online product presentations. This on-site position is crucial for hands‑on management of the online store's visual and functional presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute online merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Manage product categorization, navigation, and on-site search optimization.
• Create compelling product descriptions, imagery, and supporting content.
• Plan and implement promotional activities and sales events on the e-commerce platform.
• Analyze product sales data, conversion rates, and customer behavior to identify merchandising opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and operations teams to ensure a cohesive online shopping experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising, online retail, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and online merchandising best practices.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and using web analytics tools.
• Excellent eye for visual merchandising and content presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the online product presentation for a growing brand in Mahikeng.
• Work in a collaborative and creative team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full-time, stable employment.