Digital Trading Executive

Digital Trading Executive

• Salary:
  Competitive
• Location: Plymouth, Devon
• Temporary to Permanent
• Full-time 08:45 - 17:30

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies, a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company. Since its inception in 1989, our client has expanded to over 200 stores nationwide. They place people at the heart of their retail concept and are committed to investing in their staff to make the future extraordinary.

They are currently seeking a dynamic Digital Trading Executive to join their team at their Head Office in Plymouth.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take full responsibility for sales and conversion targets across several key product categories.
• Work closely with Buying teams to understand product development and commercial opportunities.
• Utilize a suite of merchandising and search technology, analytics, and business intelligence tools to maximize visibility, conversion rates, cross-selling opportunities, and sales growth.
• Maintain accountability for sales revenue and E-Commerce KPIs, including online conversion rate and category bounce rates.
• Use data to discover actionable insights that improve category performance.
• Ensure effective online merchandising of products on our customer-facing transactional website.
• Protect and maintain the brand within the scope of online trading and merchandising.
• Develop a full understanding of online category statistics, the product range, and new product development.
• Ensure campaigns and events are fully stocked and coordinate with supply chain & logistics for effective execution.
• Conduct competitor research to identify opportunities for adaptation.
• Optimize category structure, product sequencing, filters, and taxonomy to enhance the customer journey across various platforms including desktop, tablet, and mobile.
• Monitor seasonal trends and merchandise products accordingly.
• Regularly review and report on competitor sites for pricing, product range, navigation, and promotional strategy.
• Identify emerging trends and product gaps to strengthen the online offering.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Background in E-Commerce, Marketing, or Sales preferred but not essential.
• Analytical thinker confident using tools like Excel, Google Analytics (GA4), and BI dashboards.
• Proven track record of delivering targets and driving sales growth.
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

To apply for this Digital Trading Executive position, please submit your CV today! Please contact Emma at the Reed Devon & Cornwall office for more details.