Digital Trading Lead - Argos (6m FTC)

Sainsbury's; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Coventry is seeking a Digital Trading Lead to drive online sales growth by implementing innovative digital strategies. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in e-commerce, and excellent communication. Benefits include discounts, flexible working, and a performance-related bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic digital team and make a significant impact in the online retail space.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Pensions scheme

Performance-related bonus

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a digital trading or e-commerce role.
• Ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital trading strategy.
• Analyse sales data to optimise product listings.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the online customer journey.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

E-commerce knowledge

Tools

Web analytics tools

SEO tools

Job description

Overview

Digital Trading Lead - Argos GM - 6m FTC

Why join us:

Joining our team at Argos means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. With digital transformation at the core of our vision, we provide exciting opportunities to drive innovation and deliver exceptional experiences across our brands. As a Digital Trading Lead for Argos, you will have the chance to shape and execute comprehensive digital plans, driving growth and improvement in digital metrics. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, utilising data and insights to inform strategies and deliver results. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can thrive, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the digital retail landscape. With attractive benefits, a flexible working approach, and a commitment to equal opportunities, we welcome candidates who are passionate about e-Commerce and Digital. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

What You Are Accountable For:

• Developing and implementing the digital trading strategy to drive online sales growth.
• Analysing sales data and customer behaviour to optimise product listings and promotions.
• Collaborating with marketing, merchandising, and IT teams to enhance the online customer journey.
• Managing the digital trading calendar and ensuring timely execution of campaigns.
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Leading a team of digital trading specialists and providing guidance and support.
• Reporting on key performance indicators and providing insights to senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

What You Need to Know & Show:

• Proven experience in a digital trading or e-commerce role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, SEO, and web analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A proactive and results-driven mindset.
• A passion for e-commerce and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Essential Criteria:

• You have strong analytical and numerical capabilities and are able to plan and make recommendations based on data and insight, ensuring clear storytelling.
• Experience working with an online retailer and using online analytics.
• You have a high level of customer focus and are able to work collaboratively with others.
• You are able to take ownership of changes and have courage to try out new things at a personal and team level.
• You are an effective communicator and are able to build trust to execute on an agenda.

Qualifications

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:

Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform.

Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.

Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.

Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).

Responsibilities Summary

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Our digital team is a big team that reaches millions of customers each week — with tangible results. It’s also a place where you could get to discover different parts of the business, as you’ll have every chance to experience more than one. The culture in Digital is one of failing fast and experimenting, so from trading through to merchandising and forecasting, you’ll be part of a truly agile environment.