Online Retail Merchandiser

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Online Retail Merchandiser to optimize product presentation and drive sales on our e-commerce platform. This fully remote role allows you to contribute from anywhere while shaping assortments, listings, and merchandising strategies to improve conversion and revenue.

The role requires at least 4 years in e-commerce merchandising, strong SEO/CRO knowledge, hands-on experience with Shopify or Magento, and solid analytics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in e-commerce merchandising or online retail management.
• Strong understanding of online retail principles, SEO, and CRO.
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento) and web analytics (Google Analytics).
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Strong project management and remote collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and sales across the e-commerce website.
• Manage online product assortments, including product categorization, filtering, and search optimization.
• Create compelling product descriptions, images, and related content to enhance the online shopping experience.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for merchandising improvements.
• Plan and execute online promotions, new product launches, and seasonal campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and IT teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives.

Skills

SEO

CRO

Data analysis

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Shopify

Magento

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a strategic and data-driven Online Retail Merchandiser to optimize product presentation and sales performance on their e-commerce platform. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for curating product assortments, managing online product listings, and implementing merchandising strategies to drive conversion rates and revenue. This role requires a blend of analytical skills, e-commerce expertise, and a strong understanding of online consumer behavior, ideally with experience serving markets such as Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and sales across the e-commerce website.
• Manage online product assortments, including product categorization, filtering, and search optimization.
• Create compelling product descriptions, images, and related content to enhance the online shopping experience.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for merchandising improvements.
• Plan and execute online promotions, new product launches, and seasonal campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and IT teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising or online retail management.
• Strong understanding of online retail principles, SEO, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento) and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to drive business decisions.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the digital retail space.
• A flexible and dynamic remote work environment .