Online Trading Manager – Leading UK Retailer | Milton Keynes Office Based
Are you a data-driven Ecommerce Trading expert ready to take ownership of digital performance and drive growth for one of the UK’s best-loved retail brands?
We’re looking for an Online Trading Manager to join a fast-growing retailer in Milton Keynes, at a pivotal time in their digital transformation. This is an opportunity to shape the next stage of their ecommerce success leading trading strategy, optimising customer journeys, and driving online revenue across a high-performing, customer-first business.
The Role
As Online Trading Manager, you’ll:
* Own the day-to-day trading of the website to deliver against sales, margin, and digital KPIs.
* Develop and execute weekly, monthly, and seasonal trade plans aligned with commercial goals.
* Lead trade reviews, share actionable insights, and identify opportunities to maximise conversion.
* Partner cross-functionally with Content, UX, CRM, and Performance Marketing to deliver seamless campaigns.
* Use analytics tools (GA, Contentsquare, etc.) to monitor and improve performance.
* Drive on-site visual merchandising and optimise product discovery through smart search and personalisation platforms.
* Collaborate with Buying and Multichannel teams to align trading activity with marketing, range, and seasonal plans.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in ecommerce trading within a retail or consumer brand environment (furniture or home retail experience a bonus).
* Strong commercial acumen and a track record of driving online sales, margin, and conversion growth.
* Confident using Google Analytics, Contentsquare, or similar analytics tools.
* Experience managing advanced search and merchandising platforms (e.g., Algolia, Nosto, Advanced Commerce).
* Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
* A proactive, customer-centric mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving digital environment.
For more information - Max.Benmayor@Majorplayers.co.uk