Digital Trading Lead - GM (Argos)

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Digital Trading Lead to enhance digital performance across categories. This role involves developing strategic digital plans, driving sales growth, and collaborating with various teams to optimize customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in e-commerce, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for innovation. Join a dynamic environment that values customer focus and offers opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering strategic initiatives.
• Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital plan for categories.
• Drive digital sales growth and participation in line with business targets.
• Collaborate with category planners and digital teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

E-Commerce Passion

Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

Digital Trading Lead - GM

In a nutshell:

At Sainsbury’s, we believe the customer is at the heart of everything we do. We have put digital at the centre of our vision to be there for our customers whenever, wherever, and however they want, serving more of our customers more of the time.

Within Argos Digital, we are driving exceptional experiences across all our brands, operating in agile teams to leverage our collective knowledge, insight, and talent across the division.

Reporting to the Digital Trading Manager, the Digital Trading Lead GM (Argos) is responsible for owning and driving the performance and growth of their specific categories across digital channels, ensuring category strategies are aligned with customer missions.

This role requires confidence, resilience, and sound commercial judgment to prioritize and respond effectively to fast-changing scenarios and opportunities.

Why join us:

Joining Argos means being part of a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes the customer. With digital transformation at our core, we offer opportunities to innovate and deliver exceptional digital experiences. As a Digital Trading Lead, you will shape and execute digital plans, driving growth and digital metrics, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and using data to inform strategies.

We offer a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills, make an impact, and enjoy benefits like flexible working and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What I am accountable for:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive digital plan for your categories, aligned with overall workload plans
• Driving digital sales growth and participation in line with business targets
• Utilizing tools and insights, including testing and learning, to improve digital metrics and commercial outcomes
• Collaborating with category planners, buyers, suppliers, and digital teams to prioritize projects
• Managing and delivering digital projects across platforms
• Working with stakeholders to ensure content plans are communicated and executed effectively
• Participating in key meetings to share performance updates and shape strategy
• Reviewing performance and strategy with suppliers and media teams
• Using data and insights to inform promotional and category planning
• Identifying and acting on trading opportunities and risks
• Developing joint business plans with insight suppliers to drive KPIs
• Ensuring compliance with legal frameworks

What I need to know:

• Passion for e-Commerce and retail
• Experience in planning and delivering strategic initiatives
• Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making
• Experience with online retail and analytics tools
• Background in trading roles
• Negotiation skills to balance conflicting needs
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Customer focus and collaborative working style
• Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities
• Understanding of overall business strategy

What I need to show:

• Ownership and courage to innovate
• Flexibility in communication style to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and trust-building skills
• Commitment to personal development