E-Commerce Assistant

Mellcrest is a supplier to Hotels which continues to experience sustained growth over the past few years. We are looking to recruit an E-Commerce Assistant to join our small team and become an integral part of the day-to-day operations. Experience in social media, e-mail, copywriting, acute attention to detail and an understanding of e-commerce or marketplaces is essential. We can offer you a chance to hone your skills in e-commerce and help to shape the future of the business. You will get the chance to have a real tangible input in the social and email calendar, the look and feel of the website and improving on-site metrics from SEO to conversion rate. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, fast paced, family run company. Responsibilities: * Updating the company website with new products, improving existing products and creating new pages * Improve Amazon descriptions and content * Working with internal teams and design to populate the social & email calendar * Post to social channels and email subscribers regularly * Use Google Analytics to optimise the user journey * Support on any technical issues with the website and suggest improvements Skills * 1+ years of previous related e-commerce experience in retail or a similar vertical * Ecommerce CMS experience is essential, Magento a bonus * Knowledge of Amazon Seller Central * Strong copywriting and editing skills * Knowledge of Google Analytics * Experience of SEO * Strong use with Microsoft office 365 Apps * Analytical and always focused on delivering strong commercial outcomes * Pro-active approach with willingness to show initiative * Ability to multi-task and be flexible * Collaborator with strong ability to use own initiative * Excellent communicator Job Specifics & Benefits: * Monday to Friday 09:00am to 17:00pm (No weekends or Bank Holidays) * Office based in Frogmore, St Albans * Office car parking * 25 % Colleague discount and a free pack of toilet paper – Monthly * 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) * Breaks paid for (45 mins lunch / 10 mins morning / 10 mins afternoon) * Contributory pension scheme * End of month work socials