E-Commerce Assistant
Company Background
New Source Imports Pty Ltd is an established importer with a digital-first strategy on a direct-to-consumer business strategy through e-commerce with our main website selling automotive parts & equipment www.autosupply.co.za.
Our mission is to source high-quality products at competitive prices with a simple buying experience.
Our main focus is on automotive diagnostics tools and automotive equipment.
We would like to be a business that is part of an ethical & sustainable supply solution with professional sales assistance and a big focus on customer success. We are a young, driven, and enthusiastic team looking to disrupt the e-commerce industry in Africa, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
We have two other e-commerce projects (less workload) www.replaceme.co.za / www.justmedical.co.za
Job Description
Job Role
We are seeking a talented E-Commerce Assistant who has fantastic knowledge and a good understanding of the E-commerce management platforms such as Woocommerce, bidorbuy, Takealot, and Gumtree. You will also have an interest in pay-per-click advertising on platforms such as Google and Facebook. You have a balance between being creative and analytical, and will apply this on our social platforms and within our bulk inventory system, running on Google Sheets.
You will have a minimum of 1+ years’ experience, be a self-motivated, driven individual who loves the digital retail world, with a strong eye for detail and commercial awareness.
If you are looking for a challenge and enjoy the world of E-Commerce, then this role is perfect for you!
Responsibilities – include, but are not limited to:
- Design, compose and post product information on the company’s website and social media accounts
- Set up and maintain product catalogues – including product names, descriptions, attributes, images & videos.
- Liaise with suppliers on marketing briefs, stocks, timing schedules, and creative material to ensure brand building.
- Ensure that new product launches are done timeously and communication with all key stakeholders is done.
- Perform regular QA and website audits to ensure website content is of the highest standard.
- Ensure all marketing efforts serve to achieve immediate and long-term business goals, identifying and executing improvements for processes, content, and lead generation.
- Update spreadsheets and inventories with statistical financial and non-financial information.
- Basic knowledge of product photography
- Monitoring Google and Facebook adverts
Skills And Experience Required:
- 1+ year’ experience within website maintenance and reporting from a similar background
- Experience with content, product & inventory management
- Experience with SEO & knowledge of non-technical SEO best practices
- Skills and knowledge of Woocommerce, bidorbuy, Takealot, and Gumtree
- Strong copywriting and editing skills
- Experience with using Google Analytics and project management tools (Asana)
- Numerical and intermediate Google Sheets skills
- A proactive nature, confident with acute attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Enjoys working in a high-pressure, fast-paced & growing environment
- Matric or its equivalent with post-matric automotive/auto-electrical studies/experience
- Knowledge of the automotive industry, products, and services will be beneficial
- Passionate about cars
- Able to pass background checks
How To Apply?
We Are Looking To Fill This Position ASAP
If you are interested in the position please send us your CV & a short motivation on why you would like to join.
- Salary is negotiable depending on your qualifications, experience, and industry knowledge/network.
- We are looking to fill this position ASAP
Please email us, using the subject line: “E-commerce Assistant (CPT)”
Jonathan
CEO
Chanté
Digital Manager
Hein
Digital Marketing
Paul
Business Consultant
