Online Trading Manager
- Studio Retail Ltd
- Accrington, Lancashire
- 21/09/2022
Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Job Description
Online Trading Manager
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Full Time
Church, Accington
Competitive + Benefits
About us
Now part of the Fraser Group, Studio Retail Ltd are one of the largest online value retailers in the UK, providing a personal shopping service to over 1.9 million customers each year through our award-winning App. And studio.co.uk and ace.co.uk websites.
Our product range is huge, with over 60,000 different products covering clothing & footwear, electrical, household, textile, bedding, furniture, nursery products, gifts and greeting cards.
We employ over 1500 colleagues in a wide variety of roles, many of whom have seen their careers grow with us. Our colleagues say they work here because of our people and customers, and we offer everyone the opportunity to develop and progress.
Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do. We're currently undertaking a digital transformation program that will deliver the best service to our customers and our colleagues, to make us the leading online value retailer in the UK.
About the Opportunity
Our Customer & Digital team are at the heart of the business, they are leading the development of a high-performance performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a business whose going through significant transformation.
What will you be accountable for?
Developing and executing a category specific eCommerce Trading plan that will generate online sales activity and support the achievement of business goals and KPI's.
Working collaboratively with the Category Managers and the wider trading and marketing teams to drive excellence through the plans and execution
Upskilling the trading team to ensure a digital first approach throughout the channel mix
Who are we looking for?
As an Online Trading Manager you will have:
An in-depth understanding of e- commerce solutions and strategies including merchandising, UX and CRN, promotions mechanisms and tactics
Technical understanding of the digital product management and optimisation
Institute of direct marketing (IDM) qualification, understanding online marketing diploma, email marketing qualification
Strong analytical skills complimented with commercial knowledge, is statistics and data- data driven choices to know key metrics across retails trends to help make informed decisions with past experience and knowledge
Excellent leadership and management experience
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with and influence other key departments, external agencies and colleagues
A high level of consistency and logical thinking
Highly organised with prioritisation skills
Ability to facilitate efficient meeting and to drive projects with key departments and external agencies
Why Studio Retail?
We have many experienced colleagues who'll tell you they love working at Studio because of the people and the opportunities to develop. It's a fast-paced environment and the offices have a friendly and informal feel to them, no suits required to do a great job here!
Through the pandemic we have adopted home working, where possible but expect to return to a hybrid model as soon as is practical and safe. It is key, therefore, that you can get to and from our offices in Accrington and are happy to commute.
We offer a great benefits package including flexible working hours and free parking and would love to hear from you if you think we could be the right company for you.
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.
Full Time
Church, Accington
Competitive + Benefits
About us
Now part of the Fraser Group, Studio Retail Ltd are one of the largest online value retailers in the UK, providing a personal shopping service to over 1.9 million customers each year through our award-winning App. And studio.co.uk and ace.co.uk websites.
Our product range is huge, with over 60,000 different products covering clothing & footwear, electrical, household, textile, bedding, furniture, nursery products, gifts and greeting cards.
We employ over 1500 colleagues in a wide variety of roles, many of whom have seen their careers grow with us. Our colleagues say they work here because of our people and customers, and we offer everyone the opportunity to develop and progress.
Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do. We're currently undertaking a digital transformation program that will deliver the best service to our customers and our colleagues, to make us the leading online value retailer in the UK.
About the Opportunity
Our Customer & Digital team are at the heart of the business, they are leading the development of a high-performance performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a business whose going through significant transformation.
What will you be accountable for?
Developing and executing a category specific eCommerce Trading plan that will generate online sales activity and support the achievement of business goals and KPI's.
Working collaboratively with the Category Managers and the wider trading and marketing teams to drive excellence through the plans and execution
Upskilling the trading team to ensure a digital first approach throughout the channel mix
Who are we looking for?
As an Online Trading Manager you will have:
An in-depth understanding of e- commerce solutions and strategies including merchandising, UX and CRN, promotions mechanisms and tactics
Technical understanding of the digital product management and optimisation
Institute of direct marketing (IDM) qualification, understanding online marketing diploma, email marketing qualification
Strong analytical skills complimented with commercial knowledge, is statistics and data- data driven choices to know key metrics across retails trends to help make informed decisions with past experience and knowledge
Excellent leadership and management experience
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with and influence other key departments, external agencies and colleagues
A high level of consistency and logical thinking
Highly organised with prioritisation skills
Ability to facilitate efficient meeting and to drive projects with key departments and external agencies
Why Studio Retail?
We have many experienced colleagues who'll tell you they love working at Studio because of the people and the opportunities to develop. It's a fast-paced environment and the offices have a friendly and informal feel to them, no suits required to do a great job here!
Through the pandemic we have adopted home working, where possible but expect to return to a hybrid model as soon as is practical and safe. It is key, therefore, that you can get to and from our offices in Accrington and are happy to commute.
We offer a great benefits package including flexible working hours and free parking and would love to hear from you if you think we could be the right company for you.
About Studio Retail Ltd