Careers with Merchant Venture

Our company is rapidly expanding and we are looking for talented candidates to join our successful team. If you are enthusiastic, technically competent, enjoy working with the latest technologies and work on challenging Internet projects then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like to send us your CV for possible job vacancies in the future, please email a covering letter and CV to hr@merchantventure.com. Please include examples of recent work, live URLs and explain your role in each project. (No employment agencies please).


Online Marketer - Available Immediately

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the Internet, web site design, marketing, copywriting and search engines. The successful candidate will be working closely with the development team to market multiple projects via search engines, PPC advertising and affiliate programmes. Previous experience in online marketing would be advantageous.

  • Broad understanding of marketing techniques and concepts
  • Understanding of search engines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Willingness and ability to learn and develop skills

We are a very fast paced company and the job requires hard work, diligence, concentration and the ability to quickly learn technical and practical skills.

Our development offices are based near Watford, North West London. London Underground access is available via the Metropolitan line. Car, motorcycle and bicycle parking is available for staff members.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email a covering letter and CV to hr@merchantventure.com quoting reference 'WM03'. Please include examples of recent work, live URLs and explain your role in each project. (No employment agencies please).

Availability: Immediate
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Watford, North West London
Salary/Rate: £Neg basic plus benefits depending on experience


Web Designer - Available Immediately

We are looking for an enthusiastic Web Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years commercial experience in Web Design, have some experience in eCommerce, hold a degree and have the ability to implement robust, usable, engaging and aesthetic designs.

You will be working closely with the development and marketing teams to deliver the design element of the development process. This will include the creation of concepts, implementation of final design, addressing accessibility and usability issues, usability testing and online marking campaigns.

You need to be diligent and be able to deliver projects to meet customer expectations within the allocated time frames.

Key Skills:

  • Creative Design Skills: must be able to create visually engaging designs
  • Usability Design Skills: must have good understanding of layout, colour palettes, typography, browser compatability, accessibility and usability
  • Web Design skills including Photoshop, XHTML, JavaScript and CSS2
  • You must be able to hand code HTML and CSS
  • Flash and ActionScript experience would be advantageous
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

We are a very fast paced company and the job requires hard work, diligence, concentration and the ability to quickly learn technical and practical skills.

Our development offices are based near Watford, North West London. London Underground access is available via the Metropolitan line. Car, motorcycle and bicycle parking is available for staff members.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email a covering letter and CV to hr@merchantventure.com quoting reference 'WD04'. Please include examples of recent work, live URLs and explain your role in each project. (No employment agencies please).

Availability: Immediate
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Watford, North West London
Salary/Rate: £Neg basic plus benefits depending on experience


Ecommerce Website Copywriter - Available Immediately

We are currently recruiting an eCommerce Website Copywriter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months commercial copywriting experience, preferably with eCommerce experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, editing and managing web copy for multiple clients in varying industries and markets.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and work well in a team environment. Marketing experience, understanding of Search Engine Optimisation and strong client facing communication skills are essential. The vacancy requires a highly skilled writer, proficient at changing style and tone of copy for the right target audience and be able to convey and descript products and services with clarity and precision.

Key Skills:

  • Must be a competent, skilled copy writer
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Knowdledge of Seach Engine Optimisation techniques

We are a very fast paced company and the job requires hard work, diligence, concentration and the ability to quickly learn technical and practical skills.

Our offices are based near Watford, North West London. London Underground access is available via the Metropolitan line. Car, motorcycle and bicycle parking is available for staff members.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email a covering letter and CV to hr@merchantventure.com quoting reference 'EWC02'. Please include examples of recent work, live URLs and explain your role in each project. (No employment agencies please).

Availability: Immediate
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Watford, North West London
Salary/Rate: £Neg basic plus benefits depending on experience


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