Overview
Digital Merchandising Manager – RS UK & Ireland
Location: Hybrid (Corby or Manchester). This permanent role requires a dynamic, commercially driven Digital Merchandising Manager to lead digital performance for our categories and brand partners in the Supplier Partner Programme. You will own the strategy, execution, and optimisation of digital merchandising across all channels, translating insight into action and driving measurable growth. You will lead a high-performing team and influence stakeholders inside and outside the organisation to keep our category & supplier brands ahead in a fast-moving market.
This role demands the confidence to make bold, data-led decisions, resilience to adapt to changing priorities, and a commercial instinct to focus on the biggest impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the Digital Vision – Develop and deliver a clear, measurable strategy for your merchandising category, ensuring alignment with supplier strategies and business growth targets.
* Drive Performance – Use analytics, insights, and industry tools to optimise performance, improve KPIs, and increase supplier participation in the Supplier Partner Programme.
* Champion Insights – Embed a data-first culture, encouraging continuous improvement, testing, and learning to maximise results.
* Strengthen Collaboration – Work with Commercial, Marketing, SEO, and Category teams to deliver relevant, engaging, and optimised content that drives traffic and conversion.
* Maximise Impact – Prioritise resources on the highest-value opportunities.
* Deliver Excellence in Execution – Oversee flawless product launches, brand pages, and promotional campaigns in collaboration with third-party vendors.
* Stay Ahead of the Market – Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer experience innovations and share actionable insights to maintain a competitive edge.
* Lead & Develop Talent – Inspire, coach, and guide your team to achieve goals and empower impact.
About You
You’re not just a digital merchandising expert—you’re a commercially minded leader with a passion for eCommerce and a track record of turning data into growth.
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills
* Proven experience in large B2B/B2C organisations with established digital merchandising practices.
* Strong command of digital tools like Adobe Analytics, BrightEdge, Google Trends, and CMS platforms.
* Deep understanding of digital merchandising KPIs, UX/CX optimisation, and performance levers.
* Skilled in interpreting data and insights to drive commercial outcomes and shape digital product roadmaps.
* Confident in presenting insights with strong storytelling skills, up to Senior Leadership level.
* Commercially astute decision-maker, able to prioritise in fast-paced environments.
* Skilled in forecasting & planning of digital metrics.
Behavioural Skills
* Results-driven leader with ownership and accountability.
* Customer-focused, with a passion for eCommerce and digital innovation.
* Influential communicator, experienced in engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
* Collaborative and adaptable, with strong network-building across internal and external partners.
* Strategic thinker with hands-on approach and clear understanding of digital marketing and SEO.
* Resilient and proactive, fostering a digital-first mindset across teams.
* Committed to team development with clear goal-setting and performance tracking.
The Extras You’ll Get
RS offers typical FTSE-listed company benefits, including annual performance bonus, enhanced parental leave, and private healthcare. In the UK & Ireland, we’ve introduced new Family Friendly Policies across areas such as health conditions support, neurodiversity support, fertility and life-stage health coverage, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity enhancements.
We are RS – solving engineering problems for over 80 years and building a diverse, inclusive culture committed to ESG action. We invest in development and wellbeing to help you think big, do more, and unleash your brilliance.
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