Product Information Manager

Overview of the role:

Highly organized and detail-oriented Product Information Manager to oversee the management of our product information and digital assets. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, consistent, and up-to-date product data is available for our ecommerce platform and other channels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large datasets, implementing PIM and DAM systems, and leading teams of translators and copywriters.

 

What you will do: -

Description of Accountability:

 

  • PIM System Management: Oversee the implementation and optimization of the PIM system to efficiently manage product information, attributes, and hierarchies. 
  • Product Information Management: Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of product information across all channels, including ecommerce. 
  • Translation Management: Lead a team of translators to deliver high-quality translations of product information in multiple languages. 
  • Digital Asset Management: Manage the DAM system, ensuring efficient storage, organization, and retrieval of digital assets. 
  • Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with solution providers, define requirements, and enforce training and best practices. 
  • Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of translators and copywriters, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. 
  • Performance Management: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, SLA, and delivery timelines. Optimize workload and leverage AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 
  • Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve product information processes and workflows. 
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure product information needs are met. 

 

Skills

Required Skills to be successful:

  • Excellent English skills (speaking, writing and reading). Arabic would be an advantage
  • Accuracy
  • Consistency
  • Candidate with a proven track record in managing large datasets, implementing PIM and DAM systems, and leading teams of translators and copywriters. Preferably has previous supervisory / auditing experience,
  • Solid understanding of marketing, media and technology.
  • Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to succeed in a multi-cultural environment.
  • High level of initiative, problem solving and decision making ability.
  • Target oriented and drive to exceed demanding challenges.

 

What equips you for the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in digital photography, Advertising, Illustration, marketing, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in ecommerce with hands on core SEO & Merchandising
  • Proven experience in product information management, including PIM and DAM system implementation. 
  • Strong understanding of ecommerce requirements and product information standards. 
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
  • Experience leading and developing teams. 
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
  • Knowledge of multiple product categories and related terminology. 
  • Experience with AI-powered tools for content creation and optimization. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 


Post date: 2 September 2024
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: 2 September 2024
Publisher: Bayt