There are many types of jobs in e-commerce, catering to people with different levels of experience and skill sets. If you don’t wish to commit to a full-time position but are interested in being a part of an e-commerce venture, then internships are a great way to gain experience.
Regardless of which path you take, here are five more opportunities for those looking to venture into the world of business and technology – a good choice, given the widespread appeal of online shopping platforms and other virtual services – to supplement yesterday’s recommendations.
1. Product manager
If you like online shopping, improving the quality of products, and satisfying customers to the best of your ability, then you are perfect for this role. Product managers are typically tasked with tracking product optimisation and development, creating new pages and features, and fixing technical issues that might arise.
Team coordination and management may also be included in the job description.
Employers tend to prefer candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or a similar field. Being a team player is essential, as well as having knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and others. Further tools and apps you need to know include Google Analytics, Trello, Jira, Pendo, and ProductPlan.
The monthly average salary for an experienced product manager is RM10,000.
2. Marketing specialist/manager
Marketing specialists or managers are crucial to the success of any e-commerce business. They develop and manage marketing programmes across various apps and channels, and need to keep up-to-date with trends and developments to devise the best promotional strategies for the company.
A bachelor’s degree and work experience is usually preferred for a specialist candidate. You will also need to have remarkable communication and analytical skills, plus knowledge of tools such as Google Analytics, Evernote, Buffer, and others.
The monthly average salary for a marketing specialist is approximately RM7,000, but this figure will depend on your skill set and experience.
3. PPC expert/manager
Pay-per-click (PPC) experts are a vital component of a business’ marketing strategy. Their job entails developing and managing promotional campaigns, which often includes keyword research, landing-page design, page-performance analysis, and results reporting.
PPC experts are usually required to have previous work experience, although this depends on the company you apply with. You will need to be extremely organised, creative, and have great communication and time-management skills, as well as problem-solving abilities.
As a PPC expert, your average salary will be around RM5,000 per month. Some companies might pay more based on your level of experience.
4. SEO content writer
For more clicks on your website, it’s crucial to have SEO-optimised content with a steady flow of output that provides plenty of information for visitors. This is why most companies need SEO content writers.
Your job is to produce content that is optimised for search engines, whether product descriptions or blog posts. This might involve writing new content from scratch or updating older posts to boost traffic. You will need to pay attention to SEO guidelines, and may also be asked to backlink and do keyword research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Some companies might require you to have SEO knowledge, though many will be happy to include training for newcomers. You will also need knowledge of Google, Google Docs and/or WordPress, as well as tools such as Jaaxy or SEMrush, Magento, and Joomla.
As an SEO content writer you can expect a monthly average salary of RM4,500, depending on your experience, in addition to the possibility of yearly bonuses.
5. Delivery driver
All products sold on an e-commerce website need to be delivered to customers. This is where delivery drivers or riders come in, the number of which will depend on the company’s size and how much sales they garner in a week.
Your role is to gather the ordered and packed items, load them, and deliver them to their addresses. Basically you are now in charge of making sure the orders are fulfilled. Depending on your contract, you might also be tasked with handling payments in person.
This job requires exceptional organisational and time-management skills, and having a valid driver’s licence is crucial. Most companies will require you to at least have finished secondary school, and work experience is generally preferred.
The average delivery driver can earn around RM4,200 per month. Other factors such as your skills and experience will influence how much you earn.
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