E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based rewards

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join our Paarl-based team. You will optimize product presentation, manage catalogs, and boost online sales through effective merchandising strategies in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires 3+ years in e-commerce merchandising, experience with PIM/CMS, SEO for product pages, and proficiency in Google Analytics. A bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field is preferred, and a collaborative, data-driven mindset

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in e-commerce merchandising or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of product information management (PIM) and CMS.
• Experience with web analytics tools (Google Analytics).
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Understanding of SEO for product merchandising.
• Hybrid work experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the product catalog with accurate descriptions and imagery.
• Develop and implement online merchandising strategies to boost conversions.
• Plan product placement, categorization, and navigation for UX.
• Analyze sales data and site traffic to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing to align merchandising with campaigns and launches.
• Ensure consistent brand presentation across digital touchpoints.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking of merchandising practices.
• Optimize product pages for SEO and user engagement.
• Manage banners, carousels, and promotional displays.
• Participate in A/B testing to improve page performance.

Skills

E-commerce merchandising

Web analytics

PIM systems

CMS

SEO

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Hybrid work experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is responsible for optimizing the online product presentation, ensuring a seamless shopping experience, and driving sales through effective merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product catalog management, online visual merchandising, and customer behavior on e-commerce platforms. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility, and is situated in the picturesque region of Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the product catalog, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compelling product descriptions and imagery.
• Develop and implement online merchandising strategies to showcase products effectively and drive conversions.
• Plan and execute online product placement, categorization, and navigation to enhance user experience.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify merchandising opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align merchandising efforts with promotional campaigns and new product launches.
• Ensure consistent brand presentation and product information across all digital touchpoints.
• Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark merchandising best practices.
• Optimize product pages for search engines (SEO) and user engagement.
• Manage the online visual merchandising elements, including banners, product carousels, and promotional displays.
• Contribute to A/B testing initiatives to improve product page performance and conversion rates.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) in e-commerce merchandising, online retail, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and merchandising principles.
• Experience with product information management (PIM) systems and content management systems (CMS).
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles as they apply to product merchandising.
• Creative eye for visual merchandising and user experience design.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment is beneficial.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

• comprehensive medical aid
• a retirement savings plan
• potential for performance-based rewards

Employees benefit from a collaborative team culture and opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of the online business.

The hybrid model supports work-life balance in the beautiful setting of Paarl .