Job Requirements
E-commerce Manager - Technical Skills
- Extensive experience with practices and techniques related to web merchandising or online retailing.
- Operational knowledge of techniques required for market research and analysis.
- Sound knowledge of website management and e-Commerce usability.
- Proficient with Microsoft office Applications, MS Access and others.
- An ideal candidate for the e-commerce General Manager position is an organized, analytical person with strong technical skills. They will be able to multitask effectively and be able to problem-solve when needed. An e-commerce General Manager will be able to successfully manage a team of people and delegate tasks based on skills. They must be creative, pragmatic and eager to learn.
A must have hands on experience, & competencies that e-commerce Manager should have:
- Communication: A large part of an e-commerce Manager’s job is effective communication. They must be able to clearly describe job duties to those they supervise, and lay out full plans to the management. Expert written and verbal communication is key to getting ideas across.
- Technical Understanding: A strong grasp of modern technology and social media is essential to the job of an e-commerce General Manager. An expert understanding of spreadsheets, databases, financial analysis, website design, search engine optimization, and e-marketing strategy will be key to fulfilling the many functions of the job.
- Flexibility: The job of an e-commerce Manager is unpredictable. He must be willing to work long, irregular hours when needed. The market changes quickly, and new developments may require a quick overhaul of the company’s strategy.
- Professionalism: The e-commerce Manager will be required to oversee a team, meet with clients and designers, suppliers, logistics services providers and present to superiors the way forward plans.