E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

On-site role

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking an E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize product presentation and performance on our online store. You will drive categorization, visual merchandising, and promotional planning to improve the customer journey and sales.

The role requires 2–4 years in e-commerce merchandising, proficiency with Magento/Shopify, and strong analytical skills to translate data into action. This is an on-site position with growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising or related roles.
• Strong merchandising principles, visual presentation and customer journey optimization.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms (Magento, Shopify) and analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; well organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product merchandising strategies to maximize online sales.
• Manage product categorization, navigation, and search on the e-commerce platform.
• Create compelling product displays and promotions with marketing and content teams.
• Analyze sales data and customer behavior to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure product information, pricing and inventory accuracy across the store.
• Monitor competitor merchandising and industry best practices for competitiveness.

Skills

Merchandising

Visuals

Customer journey

E-commerce platforms

Analytics

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Magento

Shopify

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join their team in Kimberley . This role is vital for optimizing the presentation and performance of products on our online store, ensuring a seamless and engaging shopping experience for our customers. You will be responsible for product categorization, visual merchandising, promotional planning, and analyzing sales data to drive revenue growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual to shape the customer journey and directly impact the success of our e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective product merchandising strategies to maximize online sales and customer engagement.
• Manage product categorization, navigation, and search functionality on the e-commerce platform.
• Create compelling product displays and promotional campaigns, coordinating with the marketing and content teams.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure product information, pricing, and inventory accuracy across the online store.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and industry best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising , online retail, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of merchandising principles, visual presentation, and customer journey optimization.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Magento, Shopify) and analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• On-site role offering direct team collaboration and development opportunities.
• Continuous learning and professional development in e-commerce strategy.
• Attractive employee discounts on our diverse product range.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on customer experience and sales growth.