Job Ref: 213737708

Date: 2021-05-12 16:00:25

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The Entertainer is a family run business and one of UK Retail’s success stories with over 170 stores in the UK and a rapidly growing online and international business that includes the Early Learning Centre and Addo Play brands. We never stand still opening over 50 new stores in the past 5 years and we have huge growth plans currently across partnership retail and International markets.  As a Best Companies accredited business we really care about our people, customers and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you ‘aim higher’ in your career.  We are now looking for an experienced Online Trading Manager to join our web team based in Little Chalfont, close to Amersham.

Reporting into the Head of Online & Digital our Senior Online Trading manager will be responsible for the commercial performance of our web channels and marketplace platforms. Your primary focus is to implement the online trading strategy and deliver the growth ambitions of the business. You will be a great leader with the ability to influence at all levels across the business.  This is a highly commercial role, it is vital you are fiercely analytical and comfortable working with detailed financial data and digital insight.  You will have accountability for a team of eight as part of your remit.

Responsibilities – Senior Online Trading Manager

– Deliver the online trading strategy and budget for all online channels.

– Develop and lead a high performing online trading team.

– Work with the wider online management team and commercial buying team to drive performance.

– Represent the online team to wider business stakeholders, influencing at board level to drive the online agenda across the group.

– Manage the budgeting, forecasting and reporting of all online channels.

– Manage our external partner relationships with Amazon and Ebay.

Required Skills – Senior Online Trading Manager

– Strong trading and commercial acumen with at least five years’ experience in a retail/ecommerce buying/trading role.

– Detailed understanding of ecommerce, with hands-on experience of merchandising, customer journeys, online marketing and web analytics.

– Demonstratable ability of using Google Analytics 360.

– Great influencing skills and comfortable communicating at a senior level.

– Experience driving large ecommerce projects from business case to delivery.

– Inspiring leader with a track record of getting teams working together and coaching and developing individuals.

Our Senior Online Trading Manager role offers a competitive salary with bonus and additional benefits such as life cover and pension.  It also offers the chance to work in an amazing culture and environment where you will be challenged and can add immediate value with your skillset. Our growth curve and plans are exciting, and we need a robust Senior Online Trading Manager who brings passion, gravitas and an ability to build strong and lasting relationships.

You may have gained your previous experience as an Ecommerce Trading Manager or eCommerce Trading Manager.

Apply now to be considered for the Senior Online Trading Manager role and be part of The Entertainers on-going success story

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