Description
Remote eBay or Marketplace Lister
Make Every Listing Count: Your Impact as a Marketplace Lister
What if every product you described online reached exactly the person searching for it? As a remote eBay or marketplace lister, you don’t just move inventory—you shape experiences. Every day, your creativity and attention to detail will connect unique items with buyers who genuinely want them, sparking delight and building trust. Get satisfaction from transforming ordinary objects into must-have finds and thrive on the challenge of making listings stand out in a competitive digital marketplace. You’ll find your work here both rewarding and purposeful.
Role Overview and Strategic Value
Step into a position where every listing you create drives real impact. This role sits at the center of our e-commerce ecosystem, ensuring that our product offerings stand out amidst a sea of choices. With your help, items are not only listed—they’re presented with clarity, relevance, and appeal that drive higher search rankings and better sales performance. Your day will blend research, creative writing, photo selection, and collaboration, turning what some might see as a routine task into a high-impact, growth-oriented contribution. Our team will rely on you to strike a balance between the art of storytelling and the science of SEO, consistently elevating our brand’s reputation and visibility.
Primary Responsibilities and Daily Outcomes
Product Listing Creation & Enhancement
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Craft compelling, SEO-driven product descriptions: Your words are more than informative—they’re persuasive, enticing buyers to click, learn, and purchase. You understand what motivates buyers and write for both human curiosity and marketplace algorithms.
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Integrate strategic keywords naturally: With an eye on SEO, you weave high-performing phrases and long-tail keywords throughout listings—boosting organic visibility without ever sacrificing flow or readability.
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Select and optimize product images: You know how to present items in their best light. Whether it’s cropping, adjusting brightness, or arranging a virtual gallery, you make sure every photo captures attention and inspires confidence.
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Analyze and adjust pricing: You’ll compare similar items, monitor market trends, and adjust pricing dynamically—ensuring each product is positioned for maximum exposure and profitability.
Marketplace Management and Growth
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Monitor evolving marketplace trends: The world of e-commerce is constantly shifting. You stay up-to-date with eBay updates, algorithm changes, seasonal shopping behaviors, and new selling features, adapting quickly to keep your listings competitive.
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Experiment with promotional tools and features: You’ll test sponsored placements, time-limited promotions, and other platform enhancements to discover what drives conversions. You review results and share recommendations for broader team adoption.
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Track and analyze listing performance: By reviewing data on clicks, impressions, watch counts, and conversions, you continuously refine your approach, doubling down on what works and pivoting when needed.
Team Collaboration & Customer Engagement
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Partner across teams for seamless operations: You’ll collaborate closely with inventory managers, customer support, and the marketing team, ensuring a unified approach from listing to delivery.
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Provide actionable insights: Your feedback on customer inquiries, shipping issues, and inventory trends is valued and helps inform larger business decisions. Your perspective from daily platform engagement drives improvements across operations.
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Represent our brand with professionalism: Every message you send, question you answer, and piece of feedback you receive is an opportunity to build loyalty and showcase our commitment to quality service.
Skills, Qualities, and Tools for Success
Essential Skills
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Clear communication: You translate marketplace changes and company policies into practical steps, making life easier for both teammates and buyers.
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Detail orientation: Small details matter—whether double-checking item specs, reviewing images or ensuring keyword accuracy. Accuracy is your hallmark.
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Adaptability: When a new tool, trend, or marketplace requirement pops up, you learn quickly and share your expertise.
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Data-driven mindset: You interpret analytics and use those numbers to continually improve how and what you list, always looking for ways to boost results.
Key Tools & Technology
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Marketplace platforms: Master tools like eBay Seller Hub, cross-posting systems, and listing management software for efficiency and precision.
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Analytics dashboards: Use Terapeak, eBay Insights, and marketplace reporting features to guide strategy.
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Photo and content editing: Rely on your comfort with image editors and template systems to create visually appealing listings.
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Remote collaboration: Work smoothly with Slack, Trello, Google Workspace, and other digital tools to coordinate with a global team.
Work Environment & Company Culture
Our Remote-First Approach
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True flexibility: Work from anywhere and set your own productive rhythm. What matters is results, not rigid schedules.
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Supportive culture: You’ll have regular check-ins, learning opportunities, and encouragement to experiment and grow.
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Recognition and respect: Initiative and fresh ideas are always celebrated. We support your development, whether you want to specialize or take on new responsibilities.
Defining and Measuring Success
Key Success Indicators
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Engagement and conversion: Listings that grab attention and inspire action—measured by click-through rates, sales growth, and buyer feedback.
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Operational efficiency: Streamlined workflows that make it easier to get products listed quickly without sacrificing quality.
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Business impact: Your insights lead to improved sourcing, smarter inventory management, and more effective marketing campaigns.
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Portfolio of excellence: Over time, you’ll build a personal collection of standout listings that showcase your skills and the value you bring.
Compensation, Benefits, and Growth Opportunities
You deserve to be rewarded for your expertise and the difference you make. This is a fully remote position with an annual salary of $66,000. Additional perks include performance-based bonuses, a remote work stipend, paid time off, and access to professional development. As our business grows, you’ll have pathways to expand your role—whether you want to become a marketplace strategist, lead a team, or specialize further in SEO-driven e-commerce.
Who Will Love This Role?
Ideal Candidate Traits
You thrive in a digital landscape, embrace change, and get a thrill from watching numbers move in the right direction. You’re independent yet collaborative, creative yet analytical. Whether you have years of marketplace experience or are ready to bring fresh energy and a learning mindset, your impact will be visible and valued. If you love blending storytelling with strategy and want to play a key part in the future of e-commerce, this is where you belong.
Inspired Next Steps
Ready to make every product shine and shape how buyers discover, connect, and purchase online? If you’re excited to leave your mark on the world of digital commerce and want to do it in a supportive, innovative team, we’d love to meet you. Let’s transform listings into experiences and set new standards for marketplace excellence—together, from wherever you call home.