There are many types of ecommerce jobs that cater to people with different levels of experience and skills. If you don’t want to commit to a full-time position but are interested in being part of an e-commerce business, then internships are a great way to gain experience.
Whichever path you choose, here are five other options for those looking to venture into the world of business and technology – a good choice given the widespread appeal of online shopping platforms and other virtual services – to complement Yesterday’s Recommendations.
1. Product Manager
If you enjoy online shopping, improving the quality of products and making customers happy to the best of your ability, then you are perfect for this role. Product managers are typically tasked with overseeing product optimization and development, creating new pages and features, and troubleshooting technical issues that may arise.
Team coordination and management may also be included in the job description.
Employers typically prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or a related field. Being a team player is just as important as knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure and others. Other tools and apps you should know about are Google Analytics, Trello, Jira, Pendo, and ProductPlan.
The average monthly salary for an experienced product manager is RM10,000.
2. Marketing Specialist/Manager
Marketing specialists or managers are crucial to the success of an e-commerce business. They develop and manage marketing programs across different apps and channels and need to keep abreast of trends and developments to create the best promotional strategies for the business.
A bachelor’s degree and work experience are usually preferred for a specialist candidate. You must also have remarkable communication and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of tools such as Google Analytics, Evernote, Buffer, and others.
The average monthly salary for a marketer is around RM7,000, but this number depends on your skills and experience.
3. PPC Expert/Manager
Pay per click (PPC) experts are an essential part of a company’s marketing strategy. Your job will be to develop and manage advertising campaigns, which often include keyword research, landing page design, page performance analysis, and results reporting.
PPC professionals are usually required to have work experience, although this depends on the company you are applying to. You must be extremely organized and creative with excellent communication, time management and problem solving skills.
As a PPC professional, your average salary is around RM5,000 per month. Some companies may pay more depending on experience.
4. SEO Content Author
For more clicks on your website, it is important to have SEO-optimized content with a steady output that provides a lot of information for the visitors. This is why most businesses need SEO content writers.
Your job is to create search engine optimized content, be it product descriptions or blog posts. This may include writing new content from scratch or updating older posts to drive traffic. They must follow SEO guidelines and may also be asked to create backlinks and do keyword research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Some companies may require you to have SEO knowledge, although many are happy to offer training for newcomers. You also need knowledge of Google, Google Docs and/or WordPress as well as tools like Jaaxy or SEMrush, Magento and Joomla.
As an SEO content writer, you can expect to earn an average monthly salary of RM4,500 depending on experience, on top of the possibility of annual bonuses.
5. Delivery Driver
All products sold on an e-commerce site need to be delivered to the customers. This is where delivery drivers or riders come in, the number of which depends on the size of the business and the turnover they generate in a week.
Your task is to collect the ordered and packed items, load them and deliver them to their addresses. Basically, you are now responsible for ensuring that the orders are fulfilled. Depending on your contract, you may also be charged with personal payment processing.
This job requires exceptional organizational and time management skills and a valid driver’s license is essential. Most companies will require you to have completed at least secondary school, and work experience is generally preferred.
The average delivery driver can earn around RM4,200 per month. Other factors such as your skills and experience affect how much you earn.
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