E-Commerce Specialist

$60,000 - $65,000

Milton, ON (Hybrid)

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients, from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations, for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

The E-Commerce Specialist is responsible for managing and growing online sales through key retail e-commerce channels, with a strong focus on Amazon. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with expertise in vendor central, drop shipping, and sponsored advertising. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-paced, collaborative culture that values humility, adaptability, and a keen willingness to learn.

As part of a three-person product team, the E-Commerce Specialist will play a crucial role in data-driven decision-making and operational execution to optimize online performance.

Advantages

• $60,000 - $65,000 starting salary based on experience
• Permanent, full-time role
• Hybrid work model: 3 days from home, 2 days in office
• Standard benefits package after probation
• Pension options
• 2 weeks vacation + office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Business casual work environment
• 9 AM 5 PM Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

Data Management & Analysis (60%-70%)

• Execute high-volume data entry tasks with precision and accuracy
• Analyze sales performance, pulling data insights to drive strategy
• Optimize product listings and advertising spending to maximize visibility and conversion rates

E-Commerce Operations & Administration

• Manage Vendor Central, drop ship operations, and global e-commerce activities
• Oversee product catalogue updates, including pricing, promotions, and inventory management
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure on-time fulfillment
• Develop and maintain relationships with Amazon and other major e-commerce customers

Strategic Execution & Growth

• Monitor market trends and customer behaviour to identify opportunities for improvement
• Implement e-commerce promotional strategies in collaboration with internal teams
• Ensure compliance with retailer requirements and best practices for digital merchandising

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in retail e-commerce, preferably with exposure to Amazon and major retail platforms
• University degree or college diploma
• Experience working with NetSuite or other CRM and integrated sales platforms
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
• Excellent communication skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and pivot in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with consumer packaged goods (CPG) is preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of retail fundamentals (gross margins, markup, etc.)
• Must be highly collaborative, detail oriented and accurate
• Must have a reliable vehicle & driver's license (not accessible by public transit)

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