Site Merchandising Assistant - Client: Luxury E-commerce

Site Merchandising Assistant - Client: Luxury E-commerce Department: Boutique Client Employment Type: Freelance Location: South Africa Reporting To: Client via Magic Compensation: $5.00 / hour Description About the Client Our client is a leading luxury retail platform showcasing hundreds of high-end brands across women's, men's, fine jewelry, and home categories. With a global presence spanning 125 countries and a team of over 400 employees worldwide, they've established themselves as a key player in the luxury e-commerce market. The company culture thrives on curiosity and learning, fostering a dynamic environment where flexibility and empathy are paramount, allowing their lean team to stay agile and innovative in the fast-paced world of luxury fashion. Why this role exists This position is essential for supporting the company's content and merchandising initiatives, particularly the Weekly Digest development. Working directly with the Editorial team, this role ensures seamless integration of product content while maintaining the high standards expected in luxury e-commerce presentation. The Impact you’ll make Editorial & Content Management • Partner with Editorial team to develop and publish weekly Digest • Upload Trunkshow content as needed • Maintain evergreen editorial curations • Add new arrivals weekly Website Management • Develop and execute marketing campaign content • Manage homepage content scheduling • Create editorial landing pages • Update site navigation Performance Tracking • Report on campaign performance • Monitor KPIs across web pages • Identify A/B testing opportunities Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required: • 1+ year experience with content management systems (CMS) • Demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills • Experience in meeting deadlines consistently • Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration • Experience with data analysis and reporting • WFH Set-Up: • Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up. • Internet speed of at least 40MBPS • Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam • Back-up computer and internet connection • Quiet, dedicated workspace at home Nice to Have • Degree in fashion, design, or fine arts • Background in photography or the arts • Experience supporting e-commerce or retail companies • Familiarity with ZenDesk CRM platform • Experience with data analysis using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets • Tech-savvy mindset with ability to adapt to various platforms • Fashion industry knowledge or strong interest Your Superpowers: Technical Skills: • CMS platform proficiency • Excel/Google Sheets expertise • CRM system knowledge • Data analysis capabilities Soft Skills: • Curiosity and eagerness to learn • Flexibility and adaptability • Strong initiative • Collaborative mindset • Exceptional attention to detail You should apply if… • You're passionate about luxury fashion and retail • You have a background or strong interest in fashion, design, or fine arts • You're tech-savvy and adaptable to new systems • You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments • You enjoy combining creativity with analytical thinking • You have experience or interest in e-commerce/retail What to expect... Work Setup: • Remote position • Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace • Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system Working Hours: • Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) • 30 hours per week - *potential to increase to 40 hours per week Compensation: • $5 per hour • No benefits package included Benefits