We are looking for a E-Commerce Trading Assistant to join us at Huws Gray!
Remote with some occasional travel.
If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a home improvement project, you’ve probably heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building material needs, but we couldn’t do this without the right people, so why not join us?
The E-Commerce Trading Assistant will support the delivery of trading performance across the Huws Gray Group’s digital platforms, with a primary focus on the Huws Gray brand. Working closely with the Trading Manager, the role will assist in executing daily trading activity, optimising product presentation, managing data accuracy, and supporting promotional and merchandising initiatives.
The Trading Assistant will also play an active role in ensuring all products are accurately maintained and enriched within the Group’s Product Information Management (PIM) system, helping to deliver a consistent and high-quality customer experience. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a career in e-commerce and gain hands-on experience within a fast-growing digital environment
Here’s a quick overview of some of the things you can expect to do as a E-Commerce Trading Assistant with Huws Gray:
* Support the Trading Manager in delivering daily, weekly and monthly trading priorities across all Group websites.
* Review onsite categories, product listings and navigation to ensure optimal presentation and availability.
* Assist with setting up and scheduling online promotions, campaigns and price updates.
* Monitor site performance, identifying errors or inconsistencies and liaising with relevant teams to resolve them.
* Check homepage banners, landing pages and key journeys to ensure they are trading effectively and aligned to current campaigns.
We know that you are more than just a CV and embracing everyone’s individuality is what makes us great as a team. We can give you plenty of training and equip you with the tools that you’ll need to succeed as a E-Commerce Trading Assistant, however there are several skills we would be looking for:
* Experience in a trading, merchandising or e-commerce role, ideally within retail, distribution or a B2B environment, with previous experience using Magento Adobe Commerce.
* Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and accuracy.
* Confident using data and Excel/Google Sheets to analyse performance and identify insights.
* Understanding of online merchandising and promotional planning.
* Familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) systems – experience with Akeneo advantageous.
* Comfortable working across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communicator with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
We know you’re thinking ‘this sounds great, but what’s in it for me?’ Let us tell you:
* Competitive rates of pay
* 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
* Company attendance and performance bonuses
* Company pension scheme – in line with auto enrolment
* Death In Service
* Career progression and personal development opportunities
* Being part of a “team” as opposed to just being a number
* Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide branches
At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter, and better at serving our customers.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road, or in one of our offices.
If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.