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E-commerce Jobs: Operations, Catalogue, Seller Support and Logistics

By JobKarle Editorial Team · Published · 2 min read

The jobs behind the online shopping experience, what each team does, the skills needed and how to start in e-commerce.

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The short version

Every online order passes through many hands: someone listed the product, someone supported the seller, someone packed the box, someone delivered it, and someone helped when it went wrong. Each of those is a career.

How an online order flows

  1. A seller lists a product with a catalogue entry, images and price.
  2. The customer places an order.
  3. The seller or warehouse picks, packs and hands the order to logistics.
  4. The courier delivers it, and the order status updates.
  5. Payment is settled with the seller.
  6. If needed, returns, refunds and support teams step in.

Main roles

  • Catalogue executive: creates and checks product listings
  • Seller support and onboarding executive: helps sellers join and sell
  • Order operations executive: tracks and resolves order problems
  • Customer support executive: handles orders, returns and complaints
  • Warehouse associate and inventory executive
  • Last-mile delivery executive and hub operations
  • Category, marketing and analytics roles

Skills

  • Computer and Excel basics, and typing accuracy
  • Attention to detail for listings and orders
  • Clear communication in written and spoken form
  • Problem-solving and patience
  • Ability to work in shifts and during sale seasons

Getting started

Entry roles in catalogue, support and operations are open to graduates and sometimes to non-graduates. Build Excel and communication skills, then apply for trainee and executive roles and grow into team lead and category roles.

Next step

Register on JobKarle and apply to e-commerce operations, catalogue and support roles.

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