Senior Digital Trade Manager

JD Sports Head Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Staff discounts for you and family

Career progression across functions

Training and development opportunities

CBD office location

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

JD Sports Head Office is seeking a Senior Digital Trade Manager to lead trading activities for our digital business across ANZ. You will partner with paid media and trading teams to forecast channel traffic, spend and conversions to hit revenue targets while driving efficiency.

You will manage the digital trading calendar, coordinate with internal teams, and guide social, CRM and content to ensure cohesive messaging across paid and organic channels, strengthening overall performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Ecommerce experience, preferably in retail.
• Hands-on platform experience with major ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Bloomreach, Magento).
• Experience managing sales budgets and forecasting processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work within planning frameworks.
• Experience in commercial trading functions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong leadership and ability to train and upskill team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all channel plan phasing and forecast required channel traffic, spend and conversion to meet sales targets while maintaining efficiency.
• Manage the digital trading calendar and communications to trading teams and stakeholders.
• Track and analyse product performance and take actions to maximise performing lines and support underperforming ones.
• Guide social, CRM, and content streams to plan marketing messaging across paid and organic channels.
• Maintain relationships with paid/earned media, brand marketing, and external partners to ensure alignment on activities.

Skills

Ecommerce experience

Forecasting

Budget management

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Tools

Shopify

Bloomreach

Magento

Job description

Known best as the \"Undisputed King of Trainers\", JD Sports is one of the world's leading sports fashion retailers, bringing together the biggest global brands in footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD Group has grown into a global powerhouse with more than 3,400 stores worldwide. Driven by our connection to the worlds of Sport, Music and Fashion, we inspire the next generation through the products, experiences and culture we deliver every day.

Since launching in Australia in 2017, JD Sports has expanded to over 70 stores across Australia and New Zealand. As we continue to evolve our digital and retail presence, we're looking for ambitious people who want to make an impact and help shape what's next.

At JD Sports, we don't just follow trends, we set them. We challenge convention, think bigger and move faster. If you're passionate about digital, commercial performance and being part of a high-growth business, we'd love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

JD Sports is on the lookout for a Senior Digital Trade Manager to join our Digital team! This role leads on trading activities to ensure we achieve targets for revenue, profit, traffic, and efficiency in our digital business.

Reporting into the Head of Digital Trade ANZ, this role is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Deliver all channel plan phasing, working closely with paid media and wider trading teams to forecast required channel traffic, spend, and conversion performance to achieve commercial sales targets while maintaining efficiencies
• Manage the digital trading calendar for the market and own communications to trading teams and the broader business, ensuring all trading streams and stakeholders are prepared for all activity
• Track and analyse product performance, and plan actions to maximize performing lines and support underperforming products
• Guide social, CRM, and content streams in planning marketing messaging on both paid and organic channels to drive efficient full-funnel coverage
• Maintain strong relationships with paid and earned media teams, third-party and brand marketing teams, other internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment on key activities
• Refine and optimise merchandising activity by analysing traffic and sales data to improve overall effectiveness across categories

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of 5 years' Ecommerce experience (retail experience preferable)
• Hands-on platform experience (e.g., Shopify, Bloomreach, Magento)
• Experience managing sales budgets and forecasting processes
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work within planning frameworks
• Experience working within commercial trading functions
• Sound understanding of other areas of an e-commerce business, including merchandising, content, performance marketing, social media, CRM, and customer logistics
• Leadership and training capabilities to develop and upskill other team members
• Commercial brand awareness and understanding of the Australian fashion retail landscape

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is more than a Digital Trade role, it's an opportunity to influence the performance of one of Australia's fastest-growing retail brands. You'll work alongside passionate and talented teams, contribute to high-impact commercial decisions, and play a key role in shaping the future of our digital business.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary package
• Birthday leave because your day should be celebrated
• Generous staff discounts for you, your family and friends
• Training, development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Career progression across Retail, Support Office and Distribution Centre functions
• Monthly culture committee events and team celebrations
• Pre-pay day lunches
• Brand new CBD office location
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a business that's growing rapidly across ANZ and globally

JOIN THE TEAM

We're looking for driven, commercially minded and passionate individuals who want to make an impact, challenge the status quo and grow alongside a global brand.

At JD Sports, we're passionate about developing our people and creating opportunities for growth. JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated.

Please note, by applying for this role, you consent to us completing a Work Rights check to verify your working rights where required.