Anthropologie Online Trading Executive

Urban Outfitters, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Ecommerce Trading Executive to join their team. This role is pivotal in driving growth for their EU digital site, requiring a blend of analytical prowess and a passion for optimizing customer experiences. You will be responsible for producing insightful reports, managing product performance, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful campaign launches. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced online retail environment and is eager to make a significant impact. If you're ready to bring your skills to a vibrant and evolving brand, this position is for you.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Bring your dog to work

Employee Assistance Program

Free gym access

50% discount off external gym memberships

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands

One paid volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential for this role.
• Experience in retail and ecommerce trading is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports to deliver growth for our websites.
• Collaborate on testing promotions and reporting on new functionalities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Education

Relevant Degree in Retail

Experience in Ecommerce

Tools

Backend Systems

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania, USA, by current URBN chairman and president Dick Hayne, Anthropologie was named after his college major (with a decidedly French twist). Anthropologie now operates over 200 stores worldwide and has evolved into a leading one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts, and home décor to reflect their personal style. In 2009, the brand launched its first store in London and now has over 18 stores in the UK and Europe.

Role Summary

Anthropologie is a constantly evolving brand and has experienced incredible growth over the last few years. We need talented, dynamic, and creative people to join us on this exciting journey. This is an exciting time for our business, and we require people that are passionate about our brand.

We are looking for an Ecommerce Trading Executive to join our Ecommerce team to support driving the growth of the EU digital site. You will be a commercial thinker and data enthusiast who loves optimizing the customer experience on the website. You’ll love all things Anthropologie and ideally have experience working within an online retail environment!

What You'll Be Doing

1. Produce daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to deliver growth for our websites, with concise headlines as part of these reports.
2. Act as the go-to person for web KPIs with a focus on product funnel performance.
3. Manage and own product reports, such as zero converting items and zero search results.
4. Understand and maintain the trading calendar.
5. Summarize analysis and trade meetings into actionable insights.
6. Collaborate on testing promotions and rolling out & reporting on new site functionalities.
7. Work closely with the trading, brand marketing, and buying teams to ensure successful campaign launches, focusing on product availability and link checks.
8. Execute site merchandising and product discovery changes based on A/B test results and new ideas to drive demand.
9. Work with other trade team members to optimize the website through landing pages.
10. Execute navigational changes in collaboration with the senior trading executive.
11. This role will require proficiency in backend systems.

What You'll Need

1. Strong analytical and Excel skills.
2. Comfortable reading numbers and summarizing recommendations.
3. Proactive and problem-solving attitude.
4. Relevant degree or experience in retail.
5. Experience working within retail and ecommerce trading.
6. Strong communication and organizational skills.
7. Excellent attention to detail.
8. Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new skills quickly.

The Perks

1. Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish times; Bring your dog to work.
2. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program to support mental, physical, and financial health; Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane; 50% discount off external gym memberships; Private Medical Insurance.
3. Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands.
4. Community: One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice.
5. Travel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan.
6. Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.