eCommerce Business Owner

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fashion retailer is seeking an eCommerce Business Owner to enhance UK sales through effective search and navigation strategies. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing A/B testing. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and a passion for optimizing customer experiences. A competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Company car

Private medical insurance

Management Share Options

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and implement strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to set commercial priorities.
• Analyzing performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
• Using A/B testing to refine the customer journey.

Skills

Strong understanding of analytics

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with ecommerce platforms

A/B testing methodologies

Job description

As the eCommerce Business Owner, you will play a pivotal role in driving UK sales for search. You will be the commercial owner of search & navigation, setting the direction for optimizing performance and enhancing the customer experience. You will lead new initiatives and ideas to improve conversion and funnel metrics across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with key stakeholders to set commercial priorities and manage workload.
2. Owning trading strategies across search, navigation, sort orders, attribution, and SEO, serving as a subject matter expert.
3. Working with other ecommerce functions such as International and Total Platform to align on developments and strategies.
4. Analyzing performance metrics, user behavior, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize the sales funnel.
5. Using A/B testing and data-driven approaches to refine the customer journey.
6. Ensuring alignment across ecommerce teams, setting priorities for SEO, marketing, and data initiatives.

This role is based at our Leicestershire Head Office, with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. We encourage you to bring your energy, leverage your strengths, and contribute to our growth.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of analytics, user behavior, and ecommerce trends.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and implement strategies.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficiency with ecommerce platforms and analytics tools.
• A customer-centric mindset and passion for delivering excellent shopping experiences.

If you have relevant experience, are highly analytical with a commercial outlook, and possess senior management experience, this is a great opportunity for your next challenge.

We offer a competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000, along with benefits such as a company car, private medical insurance, and Management Share Options. Join us at NEXT, a leading UK fashion retailer and one of the largest listed companies, as we continue to grow and expand our online presence.