E-Commerce Trading Assistant

Huws Gray; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building-material supplier in the UK is seeking an E-Commerce Trading Assistant to support trading performance primarily for their brand. The role involves executing daily trading activities, optimizing product presentation, and ensuring data accuracy across digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have experience in e-commerce, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel or Google Sheets. This position allows for remote work with occasional travel.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company performance bonuses

Company pension scheme

Death In Service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a trading, merchandising or e-commerce role, ideally within retail, distribution or B2B.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Confident using data for performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Trading Manager with daily trading priorities.
• Review product listings for optimal presentation.
• Assist with online promotions and price updates.

Skills

E-commerce experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Online merchandising knowledge

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Product Information Management systems

Job description

We are looking for a E-Commerce Trading Assistant to join us at Huws Gray! Remote with occasional travel.

About Huws Gray

Huws Gray Group is a collection of building‑material brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre. Branches across the UK serve local communities, and we need the right people to keep it running.

Role Overview

The E‑Commerce Trading Assistant supports trading performance across the Group’s digital platforms, primarily for the Huws Gray brand. Working closely with the Trading Manager, you will execute daily trading activity, optimise product presentation, manage data accuracy, and support promotional and merchandising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Trading Manager in delivering daily, weekly and monthly trading priorities across all Group websites.
• Review onsite categories, product listings and navigation to ensure optimal presentation and availability.
• Assist with setting up and scheduling online promotions, campaigns and price updates.
• Monitor site performance, identifying errors or inconsistencies and liaising with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Check homepage banners, landing pages and key journeys to ensure they are trading effectively and aligned to current campaigns.
• Maintain and enrich product data in the Group’s Product Information Management (PIM) system, ensuring consistency and quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a trading, merchandising or e‑commerce role, ideally within retail, distribution or a B2B environment.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and accuracy.
• Confident using data and Excel/Google Sheets to analyse performance and identify insights.
• Understanding of online merchandising and promotional planning.
• Familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) systems – experience with Akeneo is advantageous.
• Comfortable working across multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave plus recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Being part of a “team” rather than just a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide branches

Diversity & Inclusion

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter, and better at serving our customers. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road, or in an office.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Legal Notice

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.