Digital Trading Manager

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3 months ago
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Digital Trading Manager | £50k-£55k | Retail Brand | Hybrid Working

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of digital retail? We are seeking a Digital Trading Manager to join this innovative team, driving forward the digital transformation of one of the UK's largest and most iconic retail brands. Based in the company's state-of-the-art global HQ and distribution centre in the Nottingham/ Mansfield area, this is your chance to lead the digital trading strategy for multiple websites that generate millions in revenue annually.

Join this brand during an exciting period of transformation, as they expand their digital hub and create cutting-edge experiences for millions of customers. With excellent growth opportunities and the support of industry experts, this is the role for a commercially savvy digital leader ready to make an impact.

The Role: What You'll Do as a Digital Trading Manager

As a Digital Trading Manager, you will be at the forefront of their digital growth, taking responsibility for maximising sales across all the digital platforms. You will:

Define, own, and execute a winning digital trading strategy that drives revenue, utilising your expertise in digital planning and analytics.
Take full ownership of digital sales performance, working across teams to ensure commercial targets are met and surpassed.
Manage the end-to-end trading process, from daily operations to strategic campaign execution and brand promotion, in collaboration with the digital marketing and optimisation teams.
Drive on-site performance by improving conversion rates, customer engagement, and overall site KPIs.
Analyse key business drivers and provide in-depth insights on trade performance, creating action plans that ensure continued growth.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute a fascia digital trading calendar, delivering timely, relevant promotions and content.
Utilise data and analytics tools (Google Analytics, BI, Excel) to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with the UX and optimisation teams to enhance the customer journey, and ensure that all campaigns and promotions align with business objectives.
Ensure that our SEO strategies are supported by evergreen and seasonal content, helping drive customer engagement and increase conversion.About You: What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital trading and e-commerce, with a track record of driving commercial success in the retail or consumer brand sectors. You will be:

Experienced in digital trading or e-commerce, with at least 3 to 4+ years in a similar role.
Confident using multiple analytics tools (Google Analytics, BI, Excel) to track performance, and able to report findings clearly and concisely.
Skilled at creating and executing financial plans, building digital business cases, and forecasting key digital metrics.
An effective communicator, able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, influence decision-making, and drive results.
Adept at interpreting data and finding innovative solutions to improve performance and increase revenue.
A strategic thinker with an eye on the competition, always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve.
Familiar with e-commerce platforms and experienced working in high-growth, scalable environments.Why Join this Brand?

They believe in offering more than just a job - we provide a career packed with opportunities and perks:

Hybrid working
Top-tier facilities: Work from our open-plan offices with modern amenities, including free parking, an on-site restaurant, and access to the on-site gym
Career development: Benefit from ongoing professional development supported by our Learning & Development team.
Be part of a retail revolution: Help shape the future of digital commerce at one of the UK's leading retail giants, where your contributions will be felt across our household-name brands.Apply Today!

If you're an ambitious Digital Trading Manager looking to advance your career in a business that's going through significant digital transformation, we want to hear from you. Join this brand in delivering cutting-edge digital strategies, and help drive growth and innovation across our leading retail brands.

Ready to shape the future of digital trading? Click 'Apply' now to start your journey

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