Shopify Product Manager & Copywriter - Health & Medical E-Commerce
Worldwide
We currently manage multiple Shopify stores in the health and medical supply space and are actively expanding our portfolio. We are looking for a detail-obsessed Product Manager & Copywriter to be fully responsible for our product catalog from top to bottom. We are hiring up to 2 candidates simultaneously. Two full product catalogs are ready to begin immediately for two of our latest projects. The candidate who delivers the best work will be awarded a long-term position managing product catalogs across our entire portfolio of 10-20 e-commerce stores. This is not a one-off project, it is a real ongoing role for the right person. What you'll be given to start each project: - A complete list of SKUs for every product in that store's catalog - The brand websites and supplier sources to pull accurate product data from - Our desired formatting for product titles and descriptions - Product images where available, if not provided, sourcing and editing them is your responsibility What you are responsible for delivering for every single SKU: - Product Title: consistent naming convention, with product family variants differing only in the size or specification portion of the title (e.g. "Supersane Sticky Bandages 1 x 3 in." / "Supersane Sticky Bandages 2 x 5 in." / "Supersane Sticky Bandages 0.75 x 3 in.") - Product Description: clear, accurate, benefit-driven copy written to our format standard - SEO Meta Title: optimized, character count compliant - SEO Meta Description: optimized, character count compliant - SEO Handle: clean, consistent URL slug (e.g. /products/supersane-sticky-bandages-075-x-3-in) - Product Image(s), edited to project standard (e.g. 2048 x 2048px, white background), sourced and edited by you if not provided - Unit of Measure (UOM): correct sale UOM as provided by us for each SKU - GTIN: correct Global Trade Item Number for the corresponding sale UOM Core responsibilities: - Build and maintain a master product data spreadsheet (Excel) as the single source of truth for all SKUs; organized, consistent, and audit-ready at all times - Pull accurate product data (specs, descriptions, brand info) from provided supplier and brand websites - Create product titles following our agreed naming convention, product families must be titled consistently with only the size or variant detail changing between SKUs - Write all product descriptions to our format and tone standard - Write SEO meta titles and meta descriptions for every product and collection page (character count compliant) - Create clean, consistent URL handles for every product - Assign and maintain SKUs following a logical naming system - Enter and verify barcodes (UPC/EAN) sourced from supplier data - Source product images where not provided, edit to project specifications (size, background, format), and ensure visual consistency across all products - Set up all products correctly in Shopify, variants, pricing, inventory tracking, tags, and collections - Set up subscription variants where applicable - Perform regular data audits to catch and correct inconsistencies - Manage bulk product imports and exports via Shopify CSV - Coordinate with our Shopify Developer on any product template or display requirements - Coordinate with our SEO Manager to ensure all copy integrates target keywords naturally What we're looking for: - Proven experience managing product catalogs for Shopify stores - Strong product copywriting skills: you write descriptions that are accurate, clear, and conversion-friendly - Proficient in Google Sheets or Excel: your spreadsheet should be clean enough that anyone on the team can open it and immediately understand it - Experience with Shopify CSV bulk imports and exports - Able to source and edit product images to a consistent standard (Photoshop) - Strong eye for consistency: product families must look and read like a family, not a random collection of entries - Self-directed: you are given the tools and the standard, and you deliver without constant follow-up - AI tools are welcome HOWEVER your judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail must be all over the final product. Incorrectly pulled data or unreviewed AI-generated descriptions will not be accepted Nice to have: - Experience with medical, health, or clinical product catalogs - Familiarity with Recharge or Seal Subscriptions for subscription variant setup - Basic understanding of SEO best practices for e-commerce product pages What we offer: - Hourly rate (discussed based on SKU count per project) - Immediate start on two live catalogs - Long-term position managing product catalogs across 10-20 stores for the best performer - Clear formatting standards provided upfront so you know exactly what success looks like - Collaborative team including a Shopify Developer and SEO Manager to support your work To apply: Please share an example of a product catalog or Shopify store you have managed. In your cover letter, tell us in 2-3 sentences how you ensure consistency across a large product catalog when working independently.
- Hours to be determinedHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$5.00
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$8.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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