Ecommerce Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented E-Commerce Data & Product Information Specialist to support a fast-growing lighting manufacturer serving the North American market (Canada & USA). This role focuses on managing, cleaning, and translating large volumes of product data across multiple e-commerce partners and internal systems.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally strong in Excel, comfortable handling large SKU volumes, and experienced working with structured product data for online marketplaces. This role will also support SEO-optimized product copywriting as a secondary responsibility. This position will start full-time during peak product launch periods, with hours flexing down to part-time during slower cycles. Candidates must be comfortable with fluctuating workloads tied to seasonal launches.

Core Responsibilities

Product Data Management & Preparation (Primary)

Collect and consolidate product data from multiple internal sources (engineering, pricing, purchasing, marketing)

Clean, validate, and standardize data for accuracy and consistency

Prepare master product data files for new product launches

Maintain high levels of accuracy across thousands of SKUs with technical attributes (dimensions, lumen output, specifications, etc.)

Ensure data integrity for designer- and customer-facing platforms

E-Commerce Data Translation & Partner Uploads

Translate master product data into platform-specific templates for e-commerce partners (e.g., Wayfair, Home Depot, Ferguson, Amazon)

Adjust columns, attributes, and formatting based on each partner's unique requirements

Support onboarding of new e-commerce vendors by preparing compliant data files

Assist with ongoing updates and corrections to existing partner listings

PIM System Support

Work within the company's Product Information Management (PIM) system (Catsy)

Support the maintenance and organization of high-level product data

Collaborate with senior data stakeholders to ensure accurate data flow from PIM to external platforms

SEO Product Copywriting (Nice to Have)

Draft SEO-optimized product titles, descriptions, and key feature bullet points

Optimize copy for marketplaces such as Amazon, Wayfair, and other e-commerce platforms

Collaborate with internal teams to align copy with brand guidelines and technical accuracy

Working Hours & Flexibility

Start: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) during peak launch periods

Flex down to Part-Time (1020 hrs/week) during slower months

Peak periods typically occur: Mid-November to February

Early May to early July

Candidates must be comfortable with seasonal workload fluctuations

Required Skills & Experience Must-Haves

Advanced Excel proficiency (handling large, complex datasets)

Strong background in data entry, data cleanup, and data validation

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Experience working with large SKU catalogs (thousands of products)

Comfortable handling technical product specifications

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Nice-to-Haves

Experience working with e-commerce marketplaces (Wayfair, Home Depot, Amazon, etc.)

Familiarity with PIM systems (Catsy experience is a plus)

SEO copywriting experience for product listings

Prior experience supporting product launches or merchandising teams

Tools & Systems

Microsoft Excel (primary)

PIM system (Catsy training provided if needed)

Partner portals (Wayfair, Home Depot, etc. partial exposure preferred)