Online Merchandizing Officer at Konga Nigeria

Konga is a leading player in the Nigerian e-commerce space, with over a thousand (1000) employees across the country, over 35 offline retail stores and many growing business subsidiaries such as KongaPay, Konga Travels and Tours, Konga Express, Konga Health, Konga Food, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Online Merchandizing Officer

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Department/Unit: Commercial Planning
Reports to (title): Head, E-Commerce & Planning

Overview

• The Online Merchandizer plays a crucial role in the success of an online store by strategically selecting, presenting, and promoting products to attract and engage customers. This role involves a combination of marketing, data analysis, and creativity to optimize the online shopping experience.

Key Duties

• Ensure proper, logical display and placement of products on the website, making it easy for the customer to discover and desire them.
• Develop and maintain merchandised products and content on main pages, category pages, promotional pages, brand pages, landing pages, and banner creatives, by identifying best-priced and top sellers.
• Liaise with category managers and merchant engagement teams to decide on products for promotional campaigns in a bid to achieve desired sales.
• Development and execution of the online campaign calendar for the business.
• Lead quality assurance of all executions, ensuring all experiences and products land correctly across various platforms, browsers, and devices.
• Work with internal cross-functional teams to ensure integration and consistency throughout aft channels.
• Monitor the market and fully understand trends, gaps, and opportunities in order to optimize listings, increase traffic, and improve conversion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in search engine optimization and cataloguing.
• Proven experience in e-commerce merchandising, preferably within the retail or consumer goods industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or similar systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to driving results.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices is a plus.
• Experience with A/B testing and optimization techniques is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2024.