Online Merchandiser

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Online Merchandiser to join a fully remote team. You will curate product assortments, craft descriptions, and optimize imagery to boost sales and enhance the customer shopping experience.

You will analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities, collaborate with marketing, buying, and design teams, and manage catalog updates across the storefront. A data-driven, creative mindset is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and website analytics.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret sales data and customer behavior.
• Creative eye for visual presentation and product storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement product merchandising strategies to maximize sales and conversions.
• Curate assortments, write compelling descriptions, manage imagery.
• Analyze sales data and trends to optimize placement and opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and design teams for cohesive brand representation online.
• Manage catalog updates, including pricing, promotions, and inventory levels.
• Test and optimize website layout, navigation, and search to improve user experience.

Skills

Online merchandising

E-commerce

Analytics

A/B testing

CRO

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising, or relevant discipline

Job description

Our client is searching for a creative and analytical Online Merchandiser to join their growing remote team. This role is essential for curating and optimizing the presentation of products on their e-commerce platform, driving sales and enhancing the customer shopping experience. You will be responsible for product selection, categorization, pricing strategies, and ensuring that online storefronts are appealing and easy to navigate. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on online sales performance and shape the digital product catalog from a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product merchandising strategies across the e-commerce website to maximize sales and conversion rates.
• Curate product assortments, create compelling product descriptions, and manage product imagery.
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify merchandising opportunities and optimize product placement.
• Collaborate with marketing, buying, and design teams to ensure cohesive brand representation online.
• Manage product catalog updates, including pricing, promotions, and inventory levels.
• Continuously test and optimize website layouts, navigation, and search functionalities to improve the user experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in online merchandising , e-commerce, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, website analytics, and merchandising best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and customer behavior.
• Creative eye for visual presentation and product storytelling.
• Proficiency in A/B testing and conversion rate optimization (CRO) techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising, or a relevant discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Generous employee discount on company products.
• Access to professional development resources and training opportunities.