Remote E-commerce Merchandising Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from anywhere

Professional development opportunities

Online training resources

Global distributed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven Remote E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join their innovative team. You will curate and optimize product assortments across platforms, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for customers worldwide.

This fully remote role requires strong analytics, collaboration with marketing and web development, and a proactive approach to improving online sales and brand presence across digital channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, E-commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in e-commerce merchandising or online retail.
• Experience with Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and sales.
• Manage product catalog data including descriptions, images, pricing, and categorization.
• Analyze e-commerce sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Plan and implement product placement, promotional campaigns, and cross-selling/upselling initiatives on the website.
• Conduct competitor analysis to stay abreast of market trends and identify competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align merchandising efforts with overall digital marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with the web development team to implement new features and ensure optimal website performance and user experience.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure product availability.
• Generate regular reports on merchandising performance, key metrics, and insights for management.
• Stay updated on e-commerce best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.

Skills

E-commerce merchandising

Analytics mindset

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, E-commerce, or related field

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and data-driven Remote E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to join their innovative team. This fully remote position is ideal for an individual with a keen eye for product presentation and a strong understanding of online retail strategies. You will be responsible for curating and optimizing product assortments on our e-commerce platforms, ensuring a compelling and seamless shopping experience for our customers worldwide. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams across different departments, including marketing, sales, and web development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving online sales and enhancing brand presence across digital channels, operating from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and sales conversion.
• Manage product catalog data, including descriptions, images, pricing, and categorization, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze e-commerce sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Plan and implement product placement, promotional campaigns, and cross-selling/upselling initiatives on the website.
• Conduct competitor analysis to stay abreast of market trends and identify competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align merchandising efforts with overall digital marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with the web development team to implement new features and ensure optimal website performance and user experience.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure product availability.
• Generate regular reports on merchandising performance, key metrics, and insights for management.
• Stay updated on e-commerce best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, E-commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising, online retail, or a similar role.
• Proven experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and associated merchandising tools.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Excellent understanding of online consumer behavior and digital marketing principles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary of ZAR , paid remotely. Benefits include flexible working hours, the ability to work from anywhere, professional development opportunities, access to online training resources, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking, globally distributed team.