Online Merchandiser

Truly PVC Limited are a specialist ecommerce multi-channel retailer of DIY and home improvement products, supplying to both trade and public. We are looking for an Online Merchandiser to join our friendly, expanding team based in Ashton-under-Lyne (currently – we’re relocating to Openshaw in April).

Roles & Responsibilities

As an Online Merchandiser, you will support the Web & IT Manager in delivering effective online merchandising of new and existing products. You will ensure timely and effective onboarding of new products to both our website and other marketplace platforms.

• Onboard new products including set-up, categorisation, creating product descriptions.
• Feed new product data into our inventory and order management system.
• Ensure product listings are effectively merchandised, with accurate and informative descriptions, helping our customers make an informed and confident choice, whilst elevating our ranking in organic and marketplace search results.
• Ensure that category pages are effectively merchandised.
• Produce high-quality images that illustrate and promote our products, whilst meeting image policy requirements of the marketplaces.
• Ensure effective cross-linking of similar or accessory products to increase exposure and cross-selling opportunity, and ease customers’ purchasing experience.

Skills & Requirements

Whilst work experience in online merchandising is preferred, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who is driven and has a strong attention to detail. The ideal applicant will tick most of the boxes below – including a minimum of two of the first five skills – and be a keen learner.

• Experience of selling online, including marketplaces.
• Experience of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, to support in the creation of marketing and technical document.
• Familiar with Photoshop or similar image manipulation software.
• Good product photography and retouching skills.
• Understanding of basic HTML and web design advantages.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage and effectively switch between multiple workstreams.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong written English language skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive attitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashton-Under-Lyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Merchandising: 1 year (preferred)
• Image Retouching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: OM2302