ECommerce Trading Manager - Womenswear (Search & Findability)
The eCommerce team is recruiting an eCommerce Trading Manager to take the lead on Search & Findability for Womenswear. The role will drive UK growth, owning key trading decisions and working closely with product, SEO, and analytics teams. Based at Head Office, Leicestershire, the position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
About The Role
As an eCommerce Trading Manager you will shape the future of search and findability, becoming a key stakeholder in driving innovation and impact. You will analyze performance metrics, user behavior, and customer insights to uncover growth opportunities and improve the sales funnel. Your insights will be critical in providing weekly sales performance updates and in‑week trading actions to maximize sales potential and drive continuous improvement.
* Collaborate across divisional and Search & Findability teams, leading projects to drive key KPIs.
* Monitor performance metrics including conversion, traffic, search terms, and funnel performance.
* Provide regular trading updates and actionable insights to key stakeholders.
* Analyze data to identify trends, user behaviors, and areas for optimization.
* Review and test sort orders to improve commercial performance; QA new algorithms before launch.
* Partner with product teams to resolve Search & Findability queries and share relevant updates.
* Lead on attribution accuracy, owning synonyms and rules while pushing for AI‑led enhancements.
* Work with SEO teams to optimize for Google rankings and create a roadmap of SEO improvements.
* Use traffic and conversion data to inform marketing spend and on‑site experience improvements.
* Contribute to navigation testing and implementation alongside Data Science and Content teams.
* Ensure commercial QA of new tests and initiatives.
* Share learnings and optimization strategies across teams and international sites.
* Act as the customer’s voice – identify and raise issues, suggest testing ideas, and refine UX.
* Escalate and resolve Search & Findability issues with support teams when needed.
* Stay up to date with new tools, data, and features in Bloomreach; lead the platform relationship.
* Remain adaptable and proactive, responding to changing priorities with a learning mindset.
About You
* Experience of working within an eCommerce Trading / Online Merchandising role at management level.
* Good understanding of analytics, user behaviour and eCommerce trends.
* Experience in working collaboratively and being a good team player.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement changes.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Positive attitude towards learning and building knowledge.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
* Attention to detail and a passion for fashion product.
* A customer‑centric mindset – always thinking what is best for the customer.
At Next, we offer flexible working – a minimum of 3 days in the office per week with the option to work from home. We support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments. If you need support due to a disability or long‑term condition, please email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk with 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line.
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