Remote E-commerce Content & Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative E-commerce Content & Merchandising Specialist to join their online team. This remote role focuses on crafting persuasive product descriptions, maintaining website content, and optimizing product presentation to drive sales from anywhere.

You will collaborate with marketing, manage listings, conduct SEO keyword research, and ensure brand consistency across images and copy. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years e-commerce experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in e-commerce content creation, copywriting, or merchandising.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with a strong portfolio of e-commerce content.
• Proficiency with CMS and e-commerce platforms.
• Understanding of SEO principles and keyword research tools.
• Experience with image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) is a plus.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time independently.
• Strong analytical skills for merchandising decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive, SEO-friendly product descriptions and marketing copy.
• Manage and update product listings: images, specs, pricing, and inventory.
• Plan and execute product merchandising strategies for promotions and new arrivals.
• Ensure content accuracy and brand adherence across site.
• Collaborate with marketing to align content with campaigns.
• Optimize product categorization and navigation for UX and searchability.
• Analyze content performance, sales data, and customer feedback for improvements.
• Conduct keyword research to inform content and SEO strategies.
• Create and manage product imagery and video assets; ensure brand consistency.
• Stay informed about e-commerce trends and best practices.

Skills

Copywriting

Merchandising

SEO

CMS

Analytics

Time management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

CMS platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks an innovative E-commerce Content & Merchandising Specialist to join their online team. This remote role focuses on crafting persuasive product descriptions, maintaining website content, and optimizing product presentation to drive sales from anywhere.

You will collaborate with marketing, manage listings, conduct SEO keyword research, and ensure brand consistency across images and copy. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years e-commerce experience are expected.