Digital Merchandising Specialist – eCommerce

Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay Rate: $23.00/hour
Work Environment: Hybrid (6 days onsite per month)

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Digital Merchandising Specialist to support eCommerce operations by managing product content, maintaining brand consistency, and optimizing the online customer experience.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and brand partners to ensure product information is accurate, complete, engaging, and ready for online publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and manage product content, including copy, images, videos, attributes, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with category managers and brand teams to maintain accurate product information.
• Ensure products are properly categorized according to current taxonomy standards.
• Apply content style guidelines to maintain consistency across digital channels.
• Optimize product content using SEO best practices, including keywords and meta descriptions.
• Create, update, and manage product listings through eCommerce platforms.
• Identify and resolve customer-facing product content issues.
• Support product launches, content updates, and go-live activities.
• Maintain product information accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure content is completed according to launch schedules.
• Build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Perform quality checks on product content and identify data inconsistencies.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced eCommerce environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 1–3 years of eCommerce or digital merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with web platforms or data/content management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Mirakl or similar eCommerce marketplace platforms is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Skills

• Digital merchandising
• eCommerce product content management
• Product data management
• Content editing and quality assurance
• SEO fundamentals
• Product categorization and taxonomy
• Microsoft Excel
• Web/content management platforms
• Attention to detail
• Project coordination
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Cross-functional collaboration