Remote E-commerce Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Data analytics tools access

Team collaboration emphasis

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote E-commerce Analyst to provide insights into sales performance, customer behavior, and market trends. You will analyze datasets, build dashboards, and communicate findings to stakeholders to guide online revenue growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, proficiency with SQL, Excel, Python or R, and web analytics tools like Google Analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or closely related area.
• 3+ years of data analysis experience, preferably in e-commerce or digital marketing.
• Strong aptitude for statistics, data visualization, and interpreting KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze e-commerce sales, website traffic, conversion rates and customer behavior to identify trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs for the e-commerce business.
• Assess marketing campaigns and product performance to measure ROI and impact.
• Provide actionable insights to optimize the customer journey and increase AOV.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations to support data-driven decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor performance for market intelligence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/Business Analytics

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Remote E-commerce Analyst to provide critical insights into sales performance, customer behavior, and market trends. This role is fundamental in guiding data-informed decisions to optimize the online shopping experience and drive revenue growth. As a fully remote position, you will leverage your analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and a deep understanding of e-commerce metrics, eager to contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze e-commerce sales data, website traffic, conversion rates, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the e-commerce business.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of marketing campaigns, promotions, and product performance to measure effectiveness and ROI.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimize the customer journey, improve conversion rates, and increase average order value (AOV).
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor performance to provide market intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the e-commerce or digital marketing space.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, and statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience with web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
• Strong understanding of e-commerce metrics and KPIs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in data analytics.
• Access to powerful analytical tools and data resources.
• A collaborative team environment that values data-driven insights.