E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Merchandising Specialist in Soweto, Gauteng. You will optimize the online product catalog, plan merchandising strategies, and create compelling product presentations to enhance sales and the customer experience.

The role involves collaboration with marketing for SEO-friendly content, data analysis, and staying ahead of e-commerce merchandising trends as part of a dynamic online retailer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising.
• Strong understanding of product catalog management and content optimization.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret sales and site data.
• Experience with SEO for product listings is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the online product catalog and pricing.
• Plan and execute merchandising strategies to drive sales.
• Create engaging product bundles and cross-sell opportunities.
• Analyze product performance and customer behaviour.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure SEO-friendly content.
• Ensure intuitive navigation and search on the site.
• Implement promotional campaigns on the e-commerce platform.
• Stay updated on e-commerce merchandising trends.
• Monitor competitor product presentation.

Skills

E-commerce merchandising

Online retail

Catalog management

SEO optimization

A/B testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive e-commerce company, is seeking an E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is responsible for optimizing the online product catalog to maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. You will be involved in product placement, categorization, visual merchandising, and promotional activities on the e-commerce website. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, and a passion for creating compelling online product presentations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic online retailer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the online product catalog, including product descriptions, images, pricing, and categorization.
• Plan and execute online merchandising strategies to drive sales and improve conversion rates.
• Create engaging product bundles, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities.
• Analyze product performance data and customer behaviour to inform merchandising decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure product content is accurate, and appealing, and SEO-friendly.
• Ensure website navigation and product search functionality is user-friendly and effective.
• Implement promotional campaigns and manage their execution on the e-commerce platform.
• Stay up-to-date with e-commerce merchandising trends and best practices.
• Monitor competitor websites for merchandising strategies and product presentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising, online retail, or a related role.
• Solid understanding of e-commerce platforms and principles of online merchandising.
• Experience with product catalog management and content optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and website data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for product listings.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with A/B testing for merchandising is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• This hybrid role provides flexibility while fostering collaboration in Soweto, Gauteng .
• Employees will enjoy opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of an exciting and growing e-commerce business.