E-Commerce/ Online Sales Assistant

E-Commerce/ Online Sales Assistant Elland / Brighouse Monday – Friday: - 9.30 – 18.00 (40 hour per week) £12.71 per hour Temporary Ongoing Overview This is a hands-on role focused on creating strong product listings,…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 September 2026

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E-Commerce/ Online Sales Assistant

Elland / Brighouse

Monday – Friday: - 9.30 – 18.00 (40 hour per week)

£12.71 per hour

Temporary Ongoing

Overview

This is a hands-on role focused on creating strong product listings, improving search visibility, managing online marketplaces, and supporting sales growth. You will work across platforms including eBay, Amazon, Storefeeder and the company website.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual who can take ownership of online listings and support ecommerce performance.

You should be commercially aware, comfortable creating high-quality listings, improving visibility, handling customer queries, and contributing to the overall sales process. Ideal for someone who enjoys ecommerce, marketplaces and practical online selling.

E-Commerce/ Online Sales Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Create, upload and manage product listings across eBay, company websites and online marketplaces
Write clear, accurate and sales-focused product descriptions
Research keywords and optimise listing titles for SEO and marketplace visibility
Improve product pages to increase enquiries, visibility and sales conversion
Upload, organise and edit product images where required
Monitor competitor listings, pricing and product presentation
Respond to customer enquiries quickly and professionally
Support conversion of online enquiries into completed sales
Maintain and update listings based on stock availability and changes
Support the management and maintenance of company websites
Assist with basic SEO improvements across listings and web pages
Prepare shipping labels and support picking and packing where required
Liaise with warehouse and dispatch teams regarding stock and deliveries
Track sales, returns, refunds and customer activity
Maintain accurate stock and consumables records using spreadsheets
Support online promotions, posts, email campaigns and advertising
Review sales performance and suggest improvements to listings and pricing
Carry out any additional duties as required within the role
E-Commerce/ Online Sales Assistant

Skills and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in ecommerce, online sales, marketplaces or product listings (personal selling experience considered)
Strong written English and attention to detail
Experience writing product descriptions or online sales content
Understanding of SEO, keywords and search visibility
Confident using computers, spreadsheets and online systems
Ability to manage multiple listings, customer queries and tasks simultaneously
Experience handling customer enquiries, complaints or returns
Organised, reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team
Strong commercial awareness with a focus on increasing sales
Stock management awareness, including consumables tracking
E-Commerce/ Online Sales Assistant

Desirable

Experience using Shopify or other ecommerce platforms
eBay and Amazon seller experience
Experience using Storefeeder
Basic photo editing or Adobe Photoshop skills
Experience with Google Analytics or Google Ads
Social media or marketplace promotion experience
Experience with courier booking, shipping and order processing
B2B or trade sales experience
Knowledge of recycling or reuse industries
Familiarity with TV or laptop parts
Keywords

E-Commerce Assistant, Online Sales Assistant, Marketplace Executive, Ecommerce Executive, Digital Sales Assistant, Online Trading Assistant, Product Listing Specialist, Marketplace Coordinator, eBay Seller, Amazon Seller, Web Content Assistant, SEO Assistant, Online Merchandiser

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