E-commerce Trading Manager | Specialist Sports Retail | Hybrid - Manchester | £45k - £55k
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an E-commerce Trading Manager to join a fast-growing, specialist retail business operating across the UK and US markets. Specialising in both branded and own-label products, this challenger business is carving out a strong presence within a niche sports performance category.
This is a standalone role within a small but growing team, offering the chance to make a real impact from day one. You'll take full ownership of day-to-day ecommerce trading, drive commercial performance, and work closely with external digital marketing partners.
Key Responsibilities in The Position of E-commerce Trading Manager:
Manage day-to-day trading of the UK and US ecommerce sites, including performance monitoring, conversion optimisation, and campaign execution.
Take ownership of onsite merchandising, promotional planning, and product presentation to maximise sales and margin.
Analyse trading performance, customer behaviour, and digital KPIs to drive data-informed decisions.
Collaborate with external digital marketing agencies across paid search, paid social, email, and SEO to ensure activity aligns with trading and brand goals.
Coordinate closely with internal buying and merchandising teams to ensure product availability supports promotional and seasonal campaigns.
Contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of the ecommerce platform, with a focus on improving UX, conversion, and site functionality.
Produce regular reporting and insights to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.
What We're Looking For In The Position of E-commerce Trading Manager:
Proven experience in ecommerce trading, digital merchandising, or online retail management-ideally with exposure to international markets such as the US.
Commercially astute with a strong understanding of digital performance metrics and ecommerce best practices.
Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a standalone role within a lean, agile team.
Experience managing or coordinating digital marketing channels, either in-house or via external agencies.
Strong analytical mindset, confident using data to inform trading decisions and identify new opportunities.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative, can-do approach.
Apply today to find out more.
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