About the Role
Our client, a well-established online retailer in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape , is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute E-commerce Product Merchandiser. This hybrid role is vital in optimizing the online product catalog to maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. You will be responsible for presenting products in the most appealing way online, ensuring accurate product information, and implementing strategies to improve product visibility and conversion rates. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, keen visual merchandising skills, and a data-driven approach to product presentation. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact sales performance within a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Curate and manage the online product catalog, ensuring accurate and compelling product descriptions, specifications, and high-quality imagery.
- Optimize product placement and navigation on the e-commerce website to enhance user experience and drive conversions.
- Develop and execute online visual merchandising strategies to highlight key products, promotions, and new arrivals.
- Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for product assortment optimization.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure product launches and promotional campaigns are effectively supported online.
- Monitor competitor online assortments and pricing strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Conduct A/B testing on product pages, calls-to-action, and promotional placements to improve performance.
- Ensure consistent branding and product information across all e-commerce touchpoints.
- Manage product data feeds and integrations with various e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
- Stay abreast of e-commerce merchandising trends and technologies to continually improve online presentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in e-commerce, with a specific focus on product merchandising or catalog management.
- Proven experience in online visual merchandising and optimizing product assortments for online sales.
- Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce) and their merchandising functionalities.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Proficiency in creating and optimizing product listings, including compelling copy and image selection.
- A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and user experience design.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic image editing software is a plus.
- Must be able to commute to our client's office in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape for hybrid work.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
- Opportunity to influence product presentation and sales performance directly.
- Professional development opportunities and training.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Employee discounts on company products.
- Generous leave allowance.
- Contribution to a retirement fund.
- Modern office facilities in Port Elizabeth .
- Potential for career growth within a reputable e-commerce company.