Senior E-commerce Merchandiser (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Senior E-commerce Merchandiser for a remote-first, global role. You will craft merchandising strategies, optimize categorization and on-site search, and oversee product content to maximize sales.

You will leverage data to drive decisions, monitor performance, and implement promotional placements that boost conversion rates, with a focus on delivering an engaging online shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in e-commerce merchandising with online sales focus.
• Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and SEO fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective e-commerce merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Optimize product categorization, navigation, and on-site search functionality.
• Manage product content, including descriptions, images, and pricing, ensuring accuracy and appeal.
• Plan and execute online promotional campaigns and product placements.
• Analyze website performance data, conversion rates, and customer behavior to identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decisions

SEO knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior E-commerce Merchandiser to join their dynamic, remote-first team, serving customers globally. This role is crucial for optimizing the online shopping experience, driving product discovery, and maximizing conversion rates on their e-commerce platforms. You will be responsible for product categorization, on-site search optimization, promotional placements, and ensuring product information accuracy. The ideal candidate thrives in a data-driven environment and has a passion for online retail strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective e-commerce merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Optimize product categorization, navigation, and on-site search functionality.
• Manage product content, including descriptions, images, and pricing, ensuring accuracy and appeal.
• Plan and execute online promotional campaigns and product placements.
• Analyze website performance data, conversion rates, and customer behavior to identify optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in e-commerce merchandising, with a focus on online sales strategy.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and their application to merchandising.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to significantly impact online sales performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.