e-commerce & Marketing coordinator
We are recruiting for a part-time E commerce & marketing coordinator for a role based in Oldbury, Birmingham:
Key Responsibilities of an E commerce & marketing coordinator
1. Shopify Management & Pricing Control
- Take full ownership of the Shopify backend, ensuring the website is consistently up to date.
- Implement frequent price updates quickly and accurately to reflect market dynamics.
- Add and manage new product listings, descriptions, and imagery.
2. Shopify to Xero Integration
- Transition our invoicing process: set up the integration between Shopify and Xero so that orders placed/invoiced on Shopify automatically and accurately sync with our Xero accounting software.
- Train the internal team (including the CEO and Finance Manager) on how to use this combined invoicing flow effectively.
3. Marketing Coordination & Agency Liaison
- Collaborate directly with ETOTO, our external digital marketing firm, to develop, execute, and monitor digital marketing campaigns.
- Act as the internal champion for our brand, ensuring the marketing strategy aligns with our business goals and stock availability.
4. Event & Trade Show Planning
- Play a key role in planning, coordinating, and managing our presence at the major industry trade show at the NEC Birmingham in September.
- Manage logistics, stand planning, promotional materials, and marketing collateral ahead of the event.
The Ideal E commerce & marketing coordinator: Requirements & Qualifications
- Shopify Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience managing a Shopify store. You must understand product uploads, apps, themes, and backend administration.
- Xero Integration Experience: Proven experience linking Shopify to Xero for automated invoicing and reconciliation.
- Agency Experience: Experience working alongside an external digital marketing agency (like ETOTO) to drive results.
- Event Planning: Strong organizational and project management skills; previous experience coordinating trade show stands (specifically at venues like the NEC) is highly desirable.
- Attention to Detail: Absolute accuracy is critical due to frequent pricing and stock updates.
- Schedule: Available to work 3 days a week (flexible on days, to be agreed upon hiring).