E-commerce Merchandising Assistant

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health and dental 보험

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized E-commerce Merchandising Assistant to support product presentation and sales strategy for the Upington online store. You'll manage product data, visuals, and promotions to ensure accurate, engaging listings.

This entry-level role involves collaborating with marketing and buying teams, optimizing categories and search, and analyzing performance metrics to drive sales. A hybrid work model and training opportunities are offered to help you grow in retail

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of e-commerce principles and online retail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in fashion, retail, or e-commerce merchandising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing product listings, including uploading product information, images, and descriptions onto the e-commerce platform.
• Ensure product categorization, filtering, and search results are accurate and optimized for customer navigation.
• Support the visual merchandising of the website, ensuring product pages are appealing and consistent with brand guidelines.
• Help in the setup and execution of online promotions, discounts, and sales events.
• Analyze product performance data (sales, conversion rates, click-through rates) to identify merchandising opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to align merchandising efforts with overall business objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

E-commerce fundamentals

Retail merchandising

Fashion interest

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Marketing/Business

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and enthusiastic E-commerce Merchandising Assistant to support their online product presentation and sales strategy in Upington . This role is crucial for ensuring that products are displayed attractively, accurately, and in line with merchandising best practices on the e-commerce website. You will be involved in product data management, visual merchandising, promotional setup, and performance analysis to drive sales. This is an ideal entry-level position for someone looking to build a career in e-commerce and retail merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing product listings, including uploading product information, images, and descriptions onto the e-commerce platform.
• Ensure product categorization, filtering, and search results are accurate and optimized for customer navigation.
• Support the visual merchandising of the website, ensuring product pages are appealing and consistent with brand guidelines.
• Help in the setup and execution of online promotions, discounts, and sales events.
• Analyze product performance data (sales, conversion rates, click-through rates) to identify merchandising opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to align merchandising efforts with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of e-commerce principles and online retail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An interest in fashion, retail, or e-commerce merchandising is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for professional development in merchandising.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment within the e-commerce sector.