What is an e-commerce retailer and how to become one

Key steps to become an e-commerce retailer

1. Explore e-commerce retailer education requirements

   Most common e-commerce retailer degrees

   Bachelor's

   86.7 %

   High School Diploma

   6.7 %

   Associate

   6.7 %

2. Start to develop specific e-commerce retailer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Online Sales	38.30%
   E-Commerce	30.53%
   Customer Issues	18.39%
   SEO	12.78%

3. Complete relevant e-commerce retailer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New e-commerce retailers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an e-commerce retailer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real e-commerce retailer resumes.

4. Research e-commerce retailer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the business justification and implementation of market-base Internet technology, gather market intelligence, perform competitive analysis and track ROI.
   • Manage the business justification and implementation of market-base Internet technology, gather market intelligence, perform competitive analysis and track ROI.
   • Maintain good relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.

5. Apply for e-commerce retailer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an e-commerce retailer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams