VirtuHire
via Workable
Shopify Backend Manager
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 17h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 278d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2025-12-11). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
South Africa
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen just now
The listing
Our client is looking for a highly detail-oriented Shopify Admin with strong Product Information Management (PIM) experience to support their e-commerce operations. This role will focus on SKU consolidation, product data clean-up, and ongoing catalog accuracy across Shopify and connected systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing large product catalogs, maintaining data integrity, and optimizing product information for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the product catalog within Shopify and the PIM system.
- Consolidate SKUs, eliminate duplicates, and ensure consistent product data structure.
- Audit, clean, and standardize product titles, descriptions, images, tags, and metadata.
- Map product variants properly and ensure accurate association of attributes and options.
- Monitor and correct category structures, collections, and product taxonomy.
- Coordinate with internal teams (merchandising, operations, marketing) to validate product information.
- Support bulk imports, exports, and updates via CSV or PIM tools.
- Identify data gaps or inconsistencies and implement corrective solutions.
- Ensure product data adheres to internal standards and industry best practices.
- Assist with optimizing products for search, filtering, and customer experience.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Shopify Admin, Product Data Specialist, or E-commerce Catalog Manager.
- Hands-on experience with PIM platforms (e.g., Akeneo, Plytix, Salsify, Syndigo, inRiver, or similar).
- Strong understanding of SKU structures, product variants, and data relationships.
- Advanced proficiency with CSV uploads, bulk editing, Google Sheets/Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect data inconsistencies.
- Experience managing large, complex product catalogs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple data tasks.