Remote E-commerce Merchandising Strategist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Professional development

Remote-first environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize product presentation and drive online sales for a nationwide e-commerce retailer. The role emphasizes data-driven merchandising, catalog management, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and content teams.

You will analyze website performance, create landing pages, and implement promotions, while maintaining a strong focus on user experience and conversions in a remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising or related digital retail role.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and A/B testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement e-commerce merchandising strategies to maximize online sales and engagement.
• Manage product catalog: descriptions, images, pricing, and categorization for site appeal.
• Analyze traffic, sales data, and customer behavior to identify trends and optimize placement and promotions.
• Create product landing and category pages to enhance user experience and conversions.
• Conduct competitor analysis to stay updated on market trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and tech teams to ensure cohesive online brand experiences.
• Plan and execute online promotions and seasonal merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor and report on merchandising metrics such as conversion rate and AOV.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytics

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Merchandising Specialist to optimize product presentation and drive online sales for a nationwide e-commerce retailer. The role emphasizes data-driven merchandising, catalog management, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and content teams.

You will analyze website performance, create landing pages, and implement promotions, while maintaining a strong focus on user experience and conversions in a remote work setup.