eCommerce Merchandiser Apprentice (Frank Key)

CHARLES WATSON (IRONMONGERS) LIMITED

Nottingham, NG5 6BL

Closes in 8 days (Monday 3 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 February 2025

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Summary

Responsible for ensuring that all online products are optimised, accurate and SEO rich within the PIM and Marketplace websites. Report and track marketplace product volume and success of implemented deals/offers.

Wage
£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15k + (negotiable)

Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 March

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an eCommerce Merchandiser Apprentice, you will:

  • Update & optimise internal PIM using CSV files.
  • Liaising with suppliers to ensure all relevant product data is received to allow the setup of fully optimised listings with relevant product attributes and imagery.
  • Working within the eCommerce & Marketing team to maximise product listing coverage across many categories for new and existing marketplaces.
  • Optimising images for web.
  • Update product listing using CSV files.
  • Optimise and upload product listing onto marketplace sale channels ie amazon.
  • Reviewing/creating optimised product titles and descriptions.
  • Support Marketing with content for internal communication and social media.
  • Regular reporting and analysis such as tracking performance, deals/offers and click through rates.
  • Update and schedule offers on marketplace websites.
  • Adhering to SEO best practices for each platform.

PIM Management

  • Knowledge on how to manage and integrate complex product data. Ensuring all products are online, optimised, accurate and SEO rich across the agreed platforms.

Listing Products on Marketplace Platforms

  • Experience in creating and updating products on multiple marketplace platforms ie Amazon & eBay. Identifying and implementing areas of improvement to maximise sales.

SEO & SEM

  • Understanding of on-page and off-page SEO techniques.
  • Ability to conduct keyword research to optimize content.
  • Basic knowledge of setting up and managing paid search campaigns.

Design

  • Ability to create visually appealing product images for websites.
  • Experience with basic video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or simple online editors.
  • Understanding of how to adhere to and apply brand guidelines across various media.

Where you’ll work

22a Portland Street

Daybrook

Nottingham

NG5 6BL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Data technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.

Your training plan

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Data Technician, with training in how to:

  • Identify the right data sources for your business to inform decision making.
  • Collect, compile and cleanse data accurately and securely.
  • Identify, anaylse and interpret data, trends, and patterns.
  • Produce dashboards and reports to aid visualization and comparison.
  • Summarise and present the results of data analysis, making recommendations for business improvement.
  • Store and archive data in line with data protection legislation.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSE's including English Language and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Data inputting
  • SEO performance
  • Marketplace performance
  • Timely reporting
  • Websites ie Amazon & eBay
  • Creating & amending images

Other requirements

Industry knowledge is beneficial (builders’ merchants, construction or plant and tool hire).

About this company

We are an independent supplier of building & timber materials, including landscaping, Plant & Tool Hire and even kitchens & bathrooms. Our flagship store is based in Nottingham where we have developed a true one stop shop for all your DIY and Professional needs. Our experienced teams will be able to help you with your project ensuring you get the right tool for the job. Our Building Supplies, Plant & Tool Hire Sheffield branch have been upgraded expanding their range and becoming another on stop shop for your landscaping, building, roofing and ground works projects.

After this apprenticeship

  • Training and mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
  • The opportunity to develop a portfolio of diverse content.
  • Experience working on real-world creative projects.
  • The flexibility of a hybrid working environment in Leeds.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Sean Hove

Sean.Hove@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300243.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 3 March at 11:59pm)

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