E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Specialist

SUMMARY:
My client, a well-established importer and distributor of sporting apparel has an opportunity for an E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Specialist with at least 2 – 3 years of experience in e-commerce platform and marketplace to join their team based in Somerset West.

POSITION INFO:
The E-Commerce and Digital Marketplace Specialist will be responsible for driving online sales growth, digital brand execution, marketplace performance, and customer experience across all e-commerce platforms for the brands carried by the company. Requirements: Experience in E-Commerce or Digital Marketplace Management. Experience managing online retail platforms and marketplaces. Strong understanding of digital commerce operations. Strong commercial and analytical capability. Experience within: Running industry, Sports retail, Nutrition brands, Active wear or fitness sector will be advantageous Exposure to online advertising and performance marketing. Knowledge and experience of the following systems and tools, will be advantageous, (WordPress \/ WooCommerce, Takealot Seller Portal, Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Excel and reporting tools, Canva or Adobe Creative tools, SEO and keyword optimisation tools, Inventory systems, CRM platforms) Strong attention to detail Analytical thinker with problem-solving ability Strong communication and coordination skills. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Proactive and self-managed. Passionate about digital growth and consumer experience Duties will include, but are not limited to: Manage and scale the digital retail ecosystem across brand websites, Takealot, and third-party platforms. You will blend digital merchandising, trade marketing, and consumer analytics to build a premium omnichannel experience in the sportswear, running, and nutrition markets. Platform Growth: Manage and optimize brand sites, Takealot, and external digital marketplaces. Commercial Performance: Drive revenue, conversion, customer retention, and marketplace rankings. Daily Execution: Oversee digital merchandising, product listings, accurate promotional pricing, and customer journey optimization. Brand Alignment: Ensure all platforms are visually premium and operationally efficient E-Commerce Platform Management Marketplace Management (SBR Website, Takealot, OneDay Only etc.) Website and Digital Store Management Digital Merchandising and Online Brand Execution Promotions, Campaigns and Online Activations Analytics, Reporting and Performance Monitoring Inventory, Forecasting and Operational Coordination Customer Experience and Online Service Digital Growth and Strategic Development In return a highly competitive salary is on offer coupled with the opportunity to work within a dynamic team