Hybrid E-Commerce Merchandiser | Optimize, Convert & Grow

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a creative and analytical E-commerce Merchandiser to join our team. This hybrid role focuses on managing product assortments, optimizing PDPs, and driving sales through smart merchandising strategies.

You will analyze customer behavior, collaborate with marketing and buying teams, and implement placement tactics across platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce to enhance discoverability and conversion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising or online retail.
• Strong understanding of merchandising principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with Shopify, Magento or WooCommerce.
• Experience using web analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative mindset with an eye for visual merchandising.
• Hybrid work compatibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage online product catalog: add products, update descriptions, ensure accuracy.
• Optimize categorization, filtering, and search for better discovery.
• Develop product placement strategies to boost visibility and sales.
• Create compelling product descriptions, images, and promos.
• Analyze sales data, traffic, and behavior to identify opportunities.
• Conduct competitor analysis to stay ahead of trends.
• Plan and execute promotions, bundles, and featured products.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and web teams on merchandising.
• Monitor site performance and usability related to product presentation.
• Maintain consistent brand image and user experience across platform.

Skills

Analytical skills

Copywriting

Creative mindset

Communication & collaboration

Problem-solving

Merchandising principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/related field

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a creative and analytical E-commerce Merchandiser to join our team. This hybrid role focuses on managing product assortments, optimizing PDPs, and driving sales through smart merchandising strategies.

You will analyze customer behavior, collaborate with marketing and buying teams, and implement placement tactics across platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce to enhance discoverability and conversion.