E-commerce Trading Manager | Specialist Sports Retail | Hybrid - Manchester | -45k - -55k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an E-commerce Trading Manager to join a fast-growing, specialist retail business operating across the UK and US markets. Specialising in both branded and own-label products, this challenger business is carving out a strong presence within a niche sports performance category.

This is a standalone role within a small but growing team, offering the chance to make a real impact from day one. You''ll take full ownership of day-to-day ecommerce trading, drive commercial performance, and work closely with external digital marketing partners.

Key Responsibilities in The Position of E-commerce Trading Manager:

• Manage day-to-day trading of the UK and US ecommerce sites, including performance monitoring, conversion optimisation, and campaign execution.

• Take ownership of onsite merchandising, promotional planning, and product presentation to maximise sales and margin.

• Analyse trading performance, customer behaviour, and digital KPIs to drive data-informed decisions.

• Collaborate with external digital marketing agencies across paid search, paid social, email, and SEO to ensure activity aligns with trading and brand goals.

• Coordinate closely with internal buying and merchandising teams to ensure product availability supports promotional and seasonal campaigns.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of the ecommerce platform, with a focus on improving UX, conversion, and site functionality.

• Produce regular reporting and insights to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.

What We''re Looking For In The Position of E-commerce Trading Manager:

• Proven experience in ecommerce trading, digital merchandising, or online retail management-ideally with exposure to international markets such as the US.

• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of digital performance metrics and ecommerce best practices.

• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a standalone role within a lean, agile team.

• Experience managing or coordinating digital marketing channels, either in-house or via external agencies.

• Strong analytical mindset, confident using data to inform trading decisions and identify new opportunities.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative, can-do approach.

  Apply today to find out more.

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