Digital Trading Director – Ecommerce & Marketplaces

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-channel retailer based in the UK is seeking a Head of Digital Trading to lead the digital strategy, optimize product pricing and visibility, and manage a high-performing trading team. The role demands a senior leader with extensive experience in ecommerce, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive commercial performance through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have experience with ecommerce platforms and a collaborative approach to enhancing customer journeys.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in digital trading or ecommerce with clear commercial ownership.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms and analytics tools.
• Proven ability to P&L and deliver sustained commercial improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the digital trading plan to achieve revenue and conversion targets.
• Manage weekly budgets, KPIs, and forecasts.
• Review daily trading performance using insights to optimize product visibility.
• Oversee onsite trading execution and marketplace trading.
• Lead and mentor the trading team.

Skills

Digital trading leadership

Ecommerce strategy

Data-driven decision-making

Strong communication skills

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Business Intelligence (BI)

Commercetools

Job description

A multi-channel retailer based in the UK is seeking a Head of Digital Trading to lead the digital strategy, optimize product pricing and visibility, and manage a high-performing trading team. The role demands a senior leader with extensive experience in ecommerce, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive commercial performance through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have experience with ecommerce platforms and a collaborative approach to enhancing customer journeys.