Junior E-commerce Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Career exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Junior E-commerce Analyst to join their team. This entry-level role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to website performance, sales trends, and customer behavior to inform decisions and optimize user experience.

You will help drive data-driven strategies, supporting the e-commerce team with regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis. A Bachelor’s degree and willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Familiar with web analytics tools (Google Analytics).
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data from sources like website analytics, sales reports, and customer feedback.
• Track KPIs such as conversion rate, average order value, and CAC.
• Generate regular reports on website traffic, sales trends, and marketing campaign performance.
• Identify patterns to improve the online customer journey and sales funnels.
• Support ad-hoc data analysis requests as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel / Sheets

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Statistics/Economics or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an eager and analytical Junior E-commerce Analyst to join their team based in Stellenbosch. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals passionate about data and its role in driving success in the online retail industry. You will support the e-commerce team by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to website performance, sales trends, and customer behavior. Your insights will help inform strategic decisions to optimize user experience and maximize sales for our Western Cape based e-commerce operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data from various sources, including website analytics, sales reports, and customer feedback.
• Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as conversion rates, average order value, and customer acquisition cost.
• Generate regular reports on website traffic, sales trends, and marketing campaign performance.
• Identify patterns and insights to help improve the online customer journey and sales funnels.
• Support the e-commerce team with ad-hoc data analysis requests as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Basic understanding of web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced analysts.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the e-commerce sector.
• Exposure to data-driven decision-making processes.
• Positive and collaborative team culture.