Remote Online Merchandiser: Elevate E‑Commerce Performance

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and analytical Remote Online Merchandiser to optimize product presentation and performance across our e-commerce platforms, including the website and third‑party marketplaces.

Operate fully remotely from South Africa, focusing on the Klerksdorp market and beyond. Drive sales through visual merchandising, promotional planning, and data‑driven strategies while collaborating with the marketing and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in online merchandising, e-commerce or related digital retail role.
• Strong merchandising principles, visual presentation and online sales strategies.
• Proficiency with eCommerce platforms and analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Creative thinker with strong product presentation aesthetics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.
• Experience with SEO best practices for product listings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute online merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and sales.
• Manage product categorization, assortment planning, and lifecycle for the e-commerce site.
• Create compelling product descriptions, select imagery, and ensure accurate product information.
• Plan and implement online promotions, discounts, and campaigns with marketing.
• Analyze sales data, website traffic, and customer behavior for trends and opportunities.
• Optimize product placement and visibility to enhance the shopping experience.
• Coordinate with supply chain to ensure product availability.
• Conduct competitor analysis to benchmark performance.

Skills

Online merchandising

E-commerce strategies

Analytics tools

Data interpretation

Creative visual merchandising

Written and verbal communication

Independent remote work

SEO for product listings

Education

Marketing/Business/Fashion degree (adv.)

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and analytical Remote Online Merchandiser to optimize product presentation and performance across our e-commerce platforms, including the website and third‑party marketplaces.

Operate fully remotely from South Africa, focusing on the Klerksdorp market and beyond. Drive sales through visual merchandising, promotional planning, and data‑driven strategies while collaborating with the marketing and supply chain teams.