Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at
Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.
Position:
Great opportunity to join our team as eComm Trading Manager
You will be responsible for building and managing a global trading strategy which achieves sales and KPI targets, showcases the best of brand and product, and elevates and engages our global community of Mountain People.
This role forms part of the eCommerce team responsible for crafting digital journeys which inspire, educate and convert our global community of Mountain People. Working alongside multiple departments and stakeholders, the eComm Trading Manager will play an integral role in a rapidly growing, industry-leading D2C channel.
Key Responsibilities of the eComm Trading Manager (including but not limited to):
Build and deliver the global trading strategy for the Rab website, working with teams across the business both in the UK and internationally to achieve KPIs and sales targets
Responsible for delivering an engaging on-site journey which showcases the best of brand and product through elevating key marketing campaigns and brand content alongside an informative and frictionless shopping funnel
Engage and grow our global community of mountain people through helping to develop and manage a membership program to strengthen customer loyalty
Ensure customers in all markets find the right product, first time through developing and managing a regionalised search and merch strategy and ensuring frictionless navigation and filtration of products
Continuous monitoring, analysis and communication of product, stock and site performance to ensure risks and opportunities are highlighted and actions are taken to achieve performance goals
Responsible for continually optimising the customer experience, working alongside the wider eComm team to understand friction points through surveys, analytics and A/B testing before recommending and managing website developments
Support the Head of eComm with annual and in-season forecasts for sales and supporting metrics such as AOV, CR% and traffic
Responsible for briefing seasonal content pages including category, homepage and landing pages, ensuring each meets the needs of the target audience, and supporting the Web Content Coordinator with the delivery of these pages
Collaborate with the CRM and Digital Marketing managers to achieve an engaging, aligned and consistent customer journey across channels
Work alongside the forecasting team to ensure optimal availability in all markets, at all times
Effectively manage, support and mentor the Web Content Coordinator
Work alongside third-party stakeholders to ensure optimisation of Amazon product data and increase sales through our preferred Amazon retailers
Requirements:
To join us you must have:
Essential:
Proven success in building engaging and frictionless customer journeys and trading a website effectively in a fast paced eCommerce business
Can showcase experience of building and managing a web development program with a keen eye for consumer and eCommerce trends to continuously elevate the on-site experience
Strong understanding of eCommerce practices and principles with a proven track record of analysing and interpreting performance to drive sales growth and improve the customer journey
Adept at using reporting tools like Google Analytics to analyse and report on performance against KPIs, building reports and creating actions plans in response to the current trading environment
Proficient in the use of data and reporting software, namely MS Excel and Jet
Experience of building, managing and optimising a regionalised search and merch strategy through a tool like Algolia
Experience of using analysis, surveys, and A/B tests to understand friction points across the customer journey and working cross-functionally to ease and improve
Proven track record of working effectively with marketing and design teams to build and deliver exciting and inspiring content modules and pages across the journey to engage and educate customers
Experience of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced retail environment
Experience of working in a similar brand led role in an online D2C retail environment
Exceptional team player with strong planning and organisational skills
Proven track record of working successfully with autonomy and accountability for own decisions and actions
People and project management experience with experience of mentoring and developing other colleagues
Excellent communication skills at all levels
A passion for the outdoors and a real understanding of the brands and the needs of outdoor users
Desirable:
Experience within the outdoor industry
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject
Working knowledge of Magento
Other information:
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
Discretionary profit share bonus scheme
Employee Benefits Platform
Life Assurance Scheme
Online GP & Physio Service
Employee Wellbeing Platform
Hybrid working (discretionary basis, determined by business need) as well as an early finish on Fridays
Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources
Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products
Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment
Casual dress code
Modern facilities with free on-site parking and we are proud to be a climate neutral company
Closing date for applications is 04 March 2026
For general enquiries please contact:
Strictly No Agencies please
Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.