Job Description
ABOUT US
Minerva is an award-winning, family-run business with over 27 years in the textile and craft industry. As the UK’s largest fabric retailer, we supply fabrics, sewing patterns, and craft materials to customers and makers around the world.
We sell through our own website, by phone, and across multiple global marketplaces. Our success is built on a strong creative community and a commitment to excellent customer service.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Marketplace Executive to support the build, maintenance, and expansion of our marketplace accounts.
This is a hands-on, detail-focused role where the primary responsibility will be creating, uploading, and maintaining product listings using spreadsheets. Excellent Excel skills are mandatory. You will be working daily with large datasets and bulk upload templates across multiple platforms.
Initially, the role will focus on Amazon and eBay, with increasing involvement in other marketplaces including Etsy, OnBuy, Tik-Tok, Walmart and additional platforms over time. As your skills and experience develop, your responsibilities will expand into managing broader aspects of marketplace accounts.
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys structured, data-driven work and wants to develop a long-term career in e-commerce and marketplaces.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, upload, and maintain product listings using bulk spreadsheet templates and Linnworks.
Build out new product ranges across Amazon, eBay, Etsy, OnBuy, Walmart, and other marketplaces.
Maintain accurate and well-structured product data, including titles, attributes, pricing, and images.
Ensure listings comply with marketplace requirements and best practices.
Identify and resolve listing errors, upload issues, and data inconsistencies.
Support the ongoing organisation and cleanliness of marketplace catalogues.
Assist with basic performance reporting and data validation.
Work with internal teams to gather product information and assets.
Stay up to date with marketplace rules, policies, and listing standards.
DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
Over time, this role will develop to include:
Managing larger areas of the Amazon accounts.
Supporting day-to-day marketplace trading activity.
Greater ownership of additional marketplaces such as Etsy, OnBuy, and Walmart.
Taking the lead in expanding onto new marketplaces
There is clear scope to grow into a more senior marketplace or e-commerce role as responsibilities increase.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Excellent Excel skills are essential.
Confidence working with large spreadsheets and structured data.
Experience or strong interest in e-commerce or online marketplaces.
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Willingness to learn multiple marketplace platforms.
Comfortable working on repetitive but critical tasks.
Organised, reliable, and process-driven.
Positive attitude and desire to develop new skills.
WHY JOIN MINERVA?
Gain hands-on experience across multiple major marketplaces.
Clear development path as responsibilities and skills grow.
Supportive, close-knit team within a long-established business.
Be part of a creative company with a global customer base.
WORKING PATTERN
40 hours per week
Monday 07:45-17:15
Tuesday–Thursday 08:45-17:15
Friday 08:45-16:15
PAY AND BENEFITS
£28,000-£30,000 per year, depending on experience.
Annual bonus scheme and a generous 25% staff discount on all products.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Minerva is an award-winning, family-run business with over 27 years in the textile and craft industry. As the UK’s largest fabric retailer, we supply fabrics, sewing patterns, and craft materials to customers and makers around the world.
We sell through our own website, by phone, and across multiple global marketplaces. Our success is built on a strong creative community and a commitment to excellent customer service.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Marketplace Executive to support the build, maintenance, and expansion of our marketplace accounts.
This is a hands-on, detail-focused role where the primary responsibility will be creating, uploading, and maintaining product listings using spreadsheets. Excellent Excel skills are mandatory. You will be working daily with large datasets and bulk upload templates across multiple platforms.
Initially, the role will focus on Amazon and eBay, with increasing involvement in other marketplaces including Etsy, OnBuy, Tik-Tok, Walmart and additional platforms over time. As your skills and experience develop, your responsibilities will expand into managing broader aspects of marketplace accounts.
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys structured, data-driven work and wants to develop a long-term career in e-commerce and marketplaces.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, upload, and maintain product listings using bulk spreadsheet templates and Linnworks.
Build out new product ranges across Amazon, eBay, Etsy, OnBuy, Walmart, and other marketplaces.
Maintain accurate and well-structured product data, including titles, attributes, pricing, and images.
Ensure listings comply with marketplace requirements and best practices.
Identify and resolve listing errors, upload issues, and data inconsistencies.
Support the ongoing organisation and cleanliness of marketplace catalogues.
Assist with basic performance reporting and data validation.
Work with internal teams to gather product information and assets.
Stay up to date with marketplace rules, policies, and listing standards.
DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
Over time, this role will develop to include:
Managing larger areas of the Amazon accounts.
Supporting day-to-day marketplace trading activity.
Greater ownership of additional marketplaces such as Etsy, OnBuy, and Walmart.
Taking the lead in expanding onto new marketplaces
There is clear scope to grow into a more senior marketplace or e-commerce role as responsibilities increase.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Excellent Excel skills are essential.
Confidence working with large spreadsheets and structured data.
Experience or strong interest in e-commerce or online marketplaces.
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Willingness to learn multiple marketplace platforms.
Comfortable working on repetitive but critical tasks.
Organised, reliable, and process-driven.
Positive attitude and desire to develop new skills.
WHY JOIN MINERVA?
Gain hands-on experience across multiple major marketplaces.
Clear development path as responsibilities and skills grow.
Supportive, close-knit team within a long-established business.
Be part of a creative company with a global customer base.
WORKING PATTERN
40 hours per week
Monday 07:45-17:15
Tuesday–Thursday 08:45-17:15
Friday 08:45-16:15
PAY AND BENEFITS
£28,000-£30,000 per year, depending on experience.
Annual bonus scheme and a generous 25% staff discount on all products.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Work Location: In person
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