E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize the online catalog, elevate product visibility, and drive sales.

You will manage listings, organize categories, plan promotions, and analyze data to boost performance while collaborating with marketing to ensure consistent brand messaging across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising or related role.
• Strong understanding of merchandising principles for online sales.
• Proficiency with Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret sales data and customer insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize product listings, including descriptions, images, pricing, and inventory levels on the e-commerce platform.
• Organize and maintain product categories and navigation for a user-friendly browsing experience.
• Plan and execute online merchandising strategies, including promotions, bundles, and featured placements.
• Analyze product performance data, sales trends, and customer behavior to identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to create compelling product campaigns and ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about competitor merchandising strategies and industry best practices.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytics

SEO knowledge

Platform proficiency

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join their team in Soweto . This role is crucial for optimizing the online product catalog, enhancing product visibility, and ensuring a compelling shopping experience that drives sales. You will be responsible for managing product listings, organizing categories, implementing promotional strategies, and leveraging data to improve product performance and customer engagement on their e-commerce platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize product listings, including descriptions, images, pricing, and inventory levels on the e-commerce platform.
• Organize and maintain product categories and navigation to ensure a user-friendly browsing experience.
• Plan and execute online merchandising strategies, including promotions, bundles, and featured product placements.
• Analyze product performance data, sales trends, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to create compelling product campaigns and ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about competitor merchandising strategies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising , online catalog management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of merchandising principles and how they apply to online sales.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and customer insights.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with SEO principles for product listings is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning within the e-commerce industry.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in Soweto .
• Exposure to diverse product lines and marketing strategies.
• Company-sponsored benefits package.