VANRATH is thrilled to be working alongside a well-established digital-first retail brand that designs and sells premium consumer products. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, this company has built a thriving e-commerce business, generating multi-million pound revenue through its own website. As the business experiences continued growth, they are now searching for an Head of Ecommerce to join their expanding team and take ownership of online trading and platform performance. The marketing team currently includes four dedicated professionals, and significant investment is being made into digital channels. Location: Newtownards (Office-Based) Salary: Competitive Performance Bonus Employment: Full-Time, Permanent Perks: Excellent Benefits Package Important to Note: Prior experience in e-commerce, particularly managing (B2C) direct-to-consumer platforms, is essential for this role. Work Environment: This is a fully office-based role, located in Newtownards. Key Benefits: Highly Competitive Salary Bonus Scheme Based on Ad Performance Permanent Role Generous Benefits Package Position Overview: The Digital Commerce Lead will oversee the daily operation and strategic development of the brand's ecommerce platform. This includes maintaining the Shopify storefront, managing digital product listings, handling SEO, paid advertising campaigns, third-party apps, and driving overall website performance. Main Responsibilities: Develop and execute an e-commerce marketing and trading strategy across all relevant digital channels including email, SEO, PPC, paid social, content, and video. Regularly review site performance metrics like traffic, conversion rates, bounce rates, and ROI, using data to inform decision-making. Work collaboratively with the marketing team to design and implement high-impact campaigns and promotional activities. Ensure digital product content is accurate and up-to-date - including descriptions, imagery, pricing, and special offers. Conduct market research to stay ahead of customer trends, competitors, and emerging digital opportunities. Manage the online campaign and promotional calendar, overseeing key communications and SEO-aligned content such as blogs. Maintain a strong and consistent brand presence across the company's digital touch points, ensuring a smooth and engaging user experience. The Ideal Candidate: Minimum 3 years of experience in an ecommerce-focused or digital trading position. Degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Business, or a related field preferred. In-depth knowledge of e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify), digital advertising, and conversion optimisation. Experience managing paid media (Google Ads, Meta), SEO strategies, and online product performance. Commercially driven mindset with a focus on improving revenue and customer engagement across digital channels. If you would like more information on this or any other role please contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence via VANRATH, or more importantly click apply via the link Joanne was great throughout the entire process. Kept in touch at every step of the way providing solid information and acted as a perfect conductor between myself and the hiring company. Would highly recommend! I had the pleasure of working with Jack, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional recruiter. Jack's dedication and expertise in matching candidates with the right opportunities stood out throughout the entire process. His communication was clear, timely, and he demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding my career goals I was lucky to have the help of Jack Groves recently in securing a role in a financial services company. I was struggling to find the right role in a competitive field and Jack was a great help in discussing the company, helping me prep for the interview and kept me well informed every step of the way. Conor at Vanrath was very helpful and supportive in securing a new job. The funding for my previous job was becoming less secure and Conor helped me make the leap into a new permanent role. Skills: Head of Ecommerce Ecommerce Manager Marketing Web Manager E-commerce Marketing Manager Digital Benefits: Benefits Package Bonus