Ecommerce Trading Manager

Job description

Ecommerce Trading Manager

£40,000 - £50,000

Manchester

A fast-growing consumer retail business is seeking an experienced Online Trading Manager to take ownership of its ecommerce and marketplace performance across the UK.

This is a senior, commercially focused role responsible for driving revenue, margin, and customer growth across a DTC website and major third-party marketplaces, including Amazon and emerging social commerce platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end online trading strategy across DTC and marketplace channels
• Own the trading calendar, performance optimisation and commercial execution
• Shape a best-in-class digital customer experience while delivering ambitious growth targets
• Own and deliver the online trading strategy across all digital channels
• Build and manage annual and quarterly trading calendars
• Drive improvements in conversion rate, AOV, customer acquisition and lifetime value
• Analyse trading performance and translate insight into action
• Own forecasting, reporting and performance reviews
• Manage pricing, promotions and merchandising strategies
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimise stock availability
• Lead performance across major marketplaces including Amazon and emerging platforms
• Optimise product listings, SEO and content to drive conversion
• Own site merchandising, homepage and category performance
• Improve customer journeys through CRO testing and UX optimisation

Ideal Candidate:

• 3–5+ years experience in ecommerce trading or online retail
• Proven commercial growth track record in DTC or multi-channel environments
• Strong analytical skills with GA4 and marketplace dashboards
• Hands-on experience with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify or Magento
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
• Consumer goods, lifestyle, sports or fitness retail background
• Experience with emerging marketplaces or social commerce
• Knowledge of SEO, CRO and A/B testing

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English