Assistant eCommerce Trading Manager – Dropship

Boots Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts for you

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Counselling and support through TELUS

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Boots Group in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant eCommerce Trading Manager – Dropship to join the Digital team on a fixed-term contract until May 2028. You will onboard and manage the dropship pipeline, support strategic category directions, and work with trading teams to boost performance and opportunities.

The role requires a commercial, data-driven mindset with strong supplier relationships and stakeholder management. On-site, full-time with Boots benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital trading or merchandising.
• Proven ability to manage supplier and third‑party relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, internally and with external partners.
• Data-driven approach to informing customer and site actions.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and deliver the dropship pipeline for Boots.com.
• Support the eCommerce manager in implementing strategic directions for new categories online.
• Collaborate with trading teams to drive performance and identify new opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally to optimise new categories and brands.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and hold them accountable for dropship KPIs.

Skills

Digital trading

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Job description

Role: Assistant eCommerce Trading Manager – Dropship

Contract: Fixed Term - May 2028

Shift pattern: Full time on site

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Matt Nelligan

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of eCommerce? Join Boots as an Assistant eCommerce Trading Manager – Dropship in Nottingham, Beeston!

At Boots, we work every day to build a brilliant environment for our people, empowering them to make a difference for our customers and colleagues. As part of our dynamic Digital team, you will play a crucial role in expanding our dropship business, enhancing our product offerings, and driving growth on Boots.com.

What you’ll be doing

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:

• Onboarding and delivering the dropship pipeline, ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.

• Supporting the eCommerce manager in implementing strategic directions for new categories online.

• Collaborating with trading teams to drive performance and develop new opportunities.

• Working cross-functionally to optimise new categories and brands.

• Managing relationships with suppliers and holding them accountable for dropship KPIs.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Experience in digital or trading, with a strong commercial mindset.

• Proven ability to manage supplier and third-party relationships effectively.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.

• A data-driven approach, using insights to inform customer and site actions.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in a fast-paced eCommerce environment.

• A passion for optimising online shopping experiences.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have opportunities for career development and growth, supported by a team that values your contributions.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday, discounted gym membership, and much more.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.