Love eCommerce?
We’re hiring and looking for a creative, organised self-starter with a keen eye for detail and a passion for all things digital.
Location:
Leekes Head Office, Mwyndy Business Park, CF72 8PN.
Our head office is based just off the M4, at Llantrisant (junction 34) and is easily accessible by all forms of transport.
*This is an in person role and the applicant will need to be able to commute to CF72 8PN.
About the team:
Leekes is a family-owned, independent retailer with over 125 years’ experience helping customers create beautiful homes. We operate four large home department stores across South Wales, the West Country, and the Midlands, alongside two dedicated furniture and kitchen stores in Bristol and Cheltenham.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Marketing & eCommerce and work closely with the wider marketing and eCommerce team. You’ll take ownership of the daily management of leekes.co.uk, leekeswindows.co.uk, and parkfurnishers.co.uk, including product enrichment, content management, visual merchandising, and site trading, with a strong focus on optimising online conversions.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, creative environment, so we’re looking for an organised, proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering an exceptional online customer experience.
In return, we offer generous benefits including:
* Discount across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group that includes the Vale Resort and Hensol Castle distillery.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Increased holiday entitlement and long service awards.
* Subsidised gym membership.
* Free car parking.
About the role:
We’re seeking a proactive and creative eCommerce & Digital Marketing Executive to join our team and help elevate our brand’s online presence. In this role, you’ll optimise our website, enhance the customer experience, and deliver digital marketing initiatives that drive traffic, conversions, and engagement.
Key responsibilities
Online retail performance
* Collaborate with the wider marketing team to drive online sales and leads through social media, email marketing, affiliate marketing, and other digital channels.
* Monitor website traffic and conversion, identifying opportunities to enhance front-end performance.
* Execute cross-selling initiatives across the sites, aligning with the latest collections to drive commercial value.
* Support SEO initiatives, including updating metadata, optimising site copy, and elevating the brand’s online presence.
Content & User Experience
* Assist the Head of Marketing & eCommerce with UX testing and site improvements.
* Ensure product information is accurate, complete, and live for all product launches.
* Work closely with buying and design teams to ensure successful product launches and optimised site trade.
* Manage daily visual merchandising of the websites, balancing brand values and commercial priorities.
* Develop campaign landing pages in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, design team, and web developer.
* Liaise with eCommerce agencies to resolve any site issues or bugs.
* Conduct regular audits of customer journeys, content, and shipping pages to maintain consistent messaging.
Promotional Activation
* Activate the corporate promotional calendar online, ensuring assets are received and deadlines are met.
* Keep on-site content (product imagery, banners, homepage, blogs) up to date and consistent.
* Coordinate with eCommerce agencies for any promotional updates.
About you
* Proven experience in an eCommerce role.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills with experience in reporting.
* Knowledge of digital marketing channels including PPC, SEO, affiliates, and social media.
* Creative with excellent attention to detail.
* Experience with Magento is preferred but not essential.
* Familiarity with Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Data Studio is advantageous.
* Curious, proactive, and willing to research and take initiative.
* Customer-focused and commercially aware.
* Strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Why join us?
Be part of a dynamic team in a growing, customer-focused business. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our online performance and help shape the digital experience for our customers.