Pepperwhites is a growing homewares business with a retail store located in Balmain; as well as an online store, and product development team. We’re a tight-knit team who love what we do! Our aim has always been more than just making the home look good, we want it to ‘feel’ great! It’s about creating ‘real’ spaces for the way our customers live. We mix the old with the new, high-end and affordable.
About the roleWe’re looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter to join our team as our E-Commerce Merchandiser.
We want our customers to be able to easily discover the products they are looking for on our online store, as well as find inspiration through our visual content online. As our E-Commerce Merchandiser, you'll be responsible for maintaining our online store and curating an experience that connects with our customers.
This is a part-time 12-month maternity leave cover position, with the possibility to extend beyond the contract time. This position requires a minimum of 24hrs per week, with the opportunity for flexible working hours within our normal operating hours (e.g. 4 short days instead of 3 full days).
Start early July.
Key responsibilities- General website maintenance including updating the home page, category pages and product pages.
- Publishing and merchandising products online.
- Writing product descriptions.
- Image sourcing / Editing / Photography
- Creating additional seasonal pages
You will be working from our Balmain office above our retail store.
Any previous retail experience and willingness to assist the in store team if needed is advantageous.
- High level of initiative, a confident self-starter
- Comfortable working independently, and as part of a team.
- Confident using a Mac computer
- Photographic skills
- Thorough knowledge of Shopify
- Proficient in Photoshop or similar programs
- Interest in home decor and design
- Customer Service / Retail
- Analytically driven
- Graphic design
- Digital marketing - Organic and Paid
- Understanding and interest in SEO optimisation
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
We are a friendly, close-knit team who love what we do.
Come to work in a beautiful, relaxed environment where you’re encouraged to interact with our collection of luxury homewares, where inspiration is never far away.
Our store and office are located on bustling Darling Street in Balmain - surrounded by beautiful cafes, restaurants and shops. We’re also conveniently located just next to the 442 bus stop, and a quick 15-minute bus ride from Town Hall in the centre of Sydney CBD.
We offer staff discounts on our range of homewares, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
We look forward to hearing from you!