Head of Online Trading | SW London | Online Retail | Salary +£100k, Car Allowance, Bonus
A scaling, multichannel retail business operating in the Home, DIY, Garden and Electrical's space is seeking a Head of Online Trading to lead the expansion of its digital product assortment and drive profitable growth across dropship and extended online ranges. This role reports directly to the Managing Director and is geared toward individuals who thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where trading decisions have real commercial impact.
The Head of Online Trading will:
1. Build and execute a commercial online trading strategy that expands product choice and drives profitable ecommerce sales
2. Identify category gaps and high-demand opportunities using digital data, search analytics, competitor benchmarking and pricing insight
3. Lead dropship and extended range expansion across Home, DIY, Garden and Electrical categories without tying up inventory
4. Source and onboard suppliers at pace, negotiate commercial terms and manage vendor performance end to end