Virtual Assistant – Shopify & E-commerce Specialist

About Us

Le Petit Marché Home Furniture is a Dubai-based boutique curating luxury, sustainable, and award-winning children’s furniture and décor from leading global brands. Our e-commerce platform is a key part of how we serve modern families across the UAE and GCC. We are looking for a highly experienced Virtual Assistant with deep Shopify expertise to support, maintain, and grow our online store.

Key Responsibilities

Shopify Store Management

Manage daily operations of the Shopify store, including updating products, collections, and navigation.

Maintain accurate inventory management, ensuring seamless sync with warehouse/boutique stock.

Monitor and optimise store performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth user experience.

Website Performance & Optimisation

Improve website loading speed and overall performance for desktop and mobile.

Enhance product pages with compelling descriptions, imagery, and UX best practices.

Ensure all pages meet SEO best practices for visibility and ranking.

Content & Merchandising

Upload and optimise product images, ensuring they reflect luxury aesthetics.

Regularly update homepage banners, landing pages, and promotional content.

Manage collections, cross-sells, upsells, and related products to drive conversions.

Technical Enhancements

Manage and integrate third-party Shopify apps (reviews, loyalty, subscriptions, etc.) as needed.

Coordinate with developers if advanced coding or theme customisation is required.

Test and implement improvements for checkout flow, mobile responsiveness, and overall UX.

E-commerce Growth

Monitor analytics (Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics) to identify opportunities for increased sales and customer retention.

Suggest and implement strategies for SEO, CRO (conversion rate optimisation), and email marketing integration (Klaviyo).

Stay up to date with best practices in luxury retail e-commerce and Shopify developments.

Qualifications & Skills

*Minimum 5 years of proven experience* managing Shopify stores at scale (luxury or high-end retail preferred).

Strong knowledge of Shopify Plus (a plus, but not mandatory).

Solid understanding of inventory management, SEO, and e-commerce analytics.

Experience with Shopify apps ( ---------- , Klaviyo, PageFly, ReCharge, etc.).

Technical skills: HTML/CSS basics, image optimisation, site speed optimisation.

Strong organisational and time-management skills, with ability to manage projects independently.

Excellent communication skills in English (French or Arabic is a plus).

Ability to work full-time, remotely, with fast turnaround and attention to detail.

What We Offer

A full-time role in a purpose-driven luxury retail brand.

Competitive salary package based on experience.

The opportunity to contribute to the growth of a high-end e-commerce platform in the GCC market.

Long-term collaboration with a creative, international team.