Project/Operations Manager for E-Commerce Business SA
Premier Media, South Africa
Job Description
Hello, Managers!
I am Michael Shackelford, an industrial designer and owner of Willowy.
About the company:
Willowy is a young and upcoming home decor brand that currently sells exclusively on Amazon.com. You can see the current active listings on Amazon.com/Willowy
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and initiative-driven Project/Operations Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects and overseeing operations for our home decor brand, with a specific focus on Amazon.com. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to lead a small team effectively.
Long term you will be an important part helping the team expand hiring, training, and delegating tasks while following an aggressive path towards growth over the next three years. You will work closely with Michael to create plans for growth and be trusted to organize the team in order to execute those plans.
This opportunity will begin as a part-time position for the first 1-2 months as you become familiar with all of the tasks and will transition into a full-time role.
Responsibilities (but are not limited to):
- Manage and oversee various projects for the home décor brand, with a primary focus on Amazon.com.
- Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project execution.
- Track progress, and proactively implement corrective actions to meet project goals.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth project coordination and timely delivery of tasks.
- Assist in optimizing the brand's presence on Amazon.com, including product listings, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns.
- Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project success and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports related to project activities, timelines, and budgets.
Please note that you’ll be held to high expectations and challenged, but you’ll also be supported in your growth in this role professionally and personally.
If this sounds interesting to you, please proceed to the application.
Requirements
- Previous experience in project/operations management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Leadership abilities to effectively guide and motivate a team
- Exceptional organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Typing speed of 60 WPM or more with 98% accuracy
- Willingness to undergo training provided by the company for the first one to two months
Benefits
- Work with an existing talented team
- Completely remote schedule
- Location independence
- You’ll be joining a high-level and fast-paced team, working with exciting projects