Our client a Global Tech firm is seeking an E-Commerce Specialist to join their team in Cape town on a Contract basis for 12 months. Our client offers great benefits, stability, growth and an attractive salary.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Supports the Retail Digital and Innovations Manager through item set-up, content development, market research, reporting and analysis and other tasks as assigned.
• Manage 1000's of items and the content to go along with them
• Works cross-functionally with internal and external teams to create and prioritize content strategies based on launch date, availability while aligning with the Retail Digital and Innovations Manager’s strategy.
• Audits content - including marketing copy, marketing bullets, regulatory information, product images, videos and other assets; ensuring product content is world class and maintaining brand integrity.
• Advocates specialized content development for hero SKUs within channel.
• Identifies opportunities to repurpose existing marketing assets into other forms of content, updating and modifying them as needed.
• Monitors competitors’ and non-competitors’ websites for industry trends identifying new opportunities to increase traffic
• Develops and maintains relationships with development teams to ensure issues related to products and content displayed are reported in real-time.
• Ensures project/team success by taking ownership of deliverables and assist/perform analysis, testing, support, training, or other tasks as necessary.
• Uses data and analysis to ensure all skus are optimized for search and exceed standards.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Information Technology
• 5+ years in eCommerce in content, merchandising or operations

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills (strong mathematical aptitude and quantitative skills)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills required, including ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work professionally with flexibility in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and react to changes in business trends.
• Active listening skills and ability to synthesize and interpret information and respond appropriately
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence
• General understanding of SEO best practices.
• Solid understanding of digital terminology with ability to hold a conversation with technically skilled peers.
• Highly organized individual with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Contact information

Ashley Singh