E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and dynamic work env.

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts on company products

Provident fund contribution

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize product presentation and drive online sales from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will manage listings, plan category strategies, and execute promotions while analyzing data to improve placement and performance.

The role requires a keen eye for detail, knowledge of merchandising principles, and experience with Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce. Collaboration with marketing and design teams is essential for cohesive campaigns and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Merchandising, or related field.
• 2–4 years in e-commerce merchandising or similar role.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce).
• Strong merchandising principles and online customer behavior understanding.
• Proficient in analyzing sales data with analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize product listings: descriptions, images, pricing, and inventory.
• Develop category page strategies to improve navigation and discoverability.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns: markdowns, bundles, offers.
• Analyze sales data, traffic, and customer behavior to identify opportunities.
• Ensure product information is accurate, up-to-date, and compelling for customers.
• Create and maintain visual merchandising standards for the online store.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams on campaigns.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and online product offerings.
• Assist in launching new products and ensure proper setup.
• Research and implement best practices in e-commerce merchandising and UX.

Skills

Merchandising principles

Data analytics

Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Visual presentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Graphic design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Merchandising

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visually-oriented and data-savvy E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize product presentation and drive sales on their online platforms, operating from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This role is crucial for ensuring that products are effectively showcased, categorized, and promoted online to enhance the customer shopping experience and maximize conversion rates. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, and the ability to analyze sales data to make informed merchandising decisions. You will be responsible for managing product listings, optimizing category pages, implementing promotional strategies, and ensuring product information is accurate and compelling. This role requires a blend of creativity, analytical skills, and a customer-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities

• - Manage and optimize product listings, including descriptions, images, pricing, and inventory levels on the e-commerce platform.
• - Develop and implement effective category page strategies to improve navigation and product discoverability.
• - Plan and execute promotional campaigns, including markdowns, bundles, and special offers.
• - Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify merchandising opportunities and optimize product placement.
• - Ensure product information is accurate, up-to-date, and compelling for online customers.
• - Create and maintain visual merchandising standards for the online store.
• - Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to ensure cohesive product presentation and campaign execution.
• - Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and online product offerings.
• - Assist in the launch of new products, ensuring they are correctly set up and merchandised.
• - Continuously research and implement best practices in e-commerce merchandising and user experience.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field.
• - 2-4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising, online retail, or a similar role.
• - Proven experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce).
• - Strong understanding of merchandising principles, visual presentation, and online customer behavior.
• - Proficiency in analyzing sales data and using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in Nelspruit .
• - Creative mindset with a focus on customer experience.
• - Basic graphic design skills or experience with image editing tools are a plus.

Benefits

• - Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• - Comprehensive health insurance.
• - Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in e-commerce.
• - A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• - Paid time off and company holidays.
• - Employee discounts on company products.
• - Contribution to a provident fund.
• - On-site parking.