Remuneration: | Market related |
Location: | Cape Town |
Job level: | Junior/Mid |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #CUMG-3869 |
Company: | Cape Union Mart – Head Office |
Job description
Our eCommerce department is looking for a dedicated and passionate eCommerce Copywriter to generate product and marketing-related copy that provides customers with all the information they need in order to make a purchase decision. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the eCommerce team to drive increased conversions and sales on a day-to-day basis, via numerous digital platforms as well as in-store for our Cape Union Mart brand.
Key Duties
- Create ‘best in class’ product copy across multiple product categories
- Prioritise & complete work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, to meet internal and external deadlines
- Align with merchandise teams & perform fact-checking to ensure accuracy and completeness of information
- Ensure consistency of content across numerous platforms and formats as well as alignment with the relevant brand tone
- Perform regular QA & website audits to ensure website content is of the highest standard
- Carry our regular competitor analysis & research in order to align with industry best practice
- Respond to issues or queries from customers and internal or external teams as needed
- Gain a thorough understanding of our business, competitors and customers
- Articulate and share insights, learnings and best practice with all relevant stakeholders
- Bring forward recommendations & processes to enhance speed & scale of content development and rollout
- Write and/or proofread articles, blogs and digital content before publication
- Brainstorming & collaborate with the team for new ideas and strategies
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position
- Matric and related tertiary education in digital/ eCommerce
- High-level understanding of web design and web analysis
- Understanding of SEO and eCommerce copywriting best practices
- An affinity for the Cape Union Mart brand, product, lifestyle and brand essence
- Experience with eCommerce platforms & Google Analytics
- Knowledge of digital marketing channels such as PPC, SEO, display & affiliate marketing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically MS Excel)
- Domain knowledge in eCommerce, retail, online advertising and/or analytics
Competencies
- Goal oriented and self-motivated – must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Flexible and adaptable – must enjoy working in a fast-paced and at times challenging environment
- Ability to work cross-functionally and with a wide range of individuals with different skill sets
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong sense of ownership & responsibility – track record of performance meeting targets & objectives
- ‘Can do’ positive attitude – eager to grow, learn and develop your skills
- Decisive, structured and organised, with a keen eye for detail
- Fast learner with a strong aptitude for systems
- Passionate about online, digital, eCommerce, websites and UX
Posted on 04 Nov 15:16