Ecommerce Executive

Confidential; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Pension

Gym discount

Staff discount

Referral scheme

Staff events

Free parking

Job summary

H2e Commerce is seeking an Ecommerce Executive (Office Supplies Category Manager) to own the development, management and presentation of the Office Supplies range across our ecommerce sites. You will work with Purchasing, Marketing, Development and the wider Commercial team to make a tangible business impact.

This on-site role in Winsford with one day home working after training requires strong category management, buying and merchandising experience, plus data-driven insights to optimise

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, buying, merchandising, ecommerce or similar commercial role.
• Experience managing, developing or optimising product ranges.
• Strong data-driven decision making with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Office Supplies range, identifying growth opportunities.
• Assess supplier and OEM product opportunities and support new product introductions.
• Identify range gaps and rationalise or expand the product range.
• Support development and growth of own-brand products.
• Monitor pricing, trends and demand to identify opportunities and improve pricing position.
• Analyse sales, margins and product performance to inform decisions.
• Support campaigns, seasonal activity and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Ecommerce Content to structure and present products.

Skills

Category management

Buying

Merchandising

Ecommerce

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Business/Commerce/Ecommerce degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you commercially minded, analytical and passionate about ecommerce?

We're looking for an Ecommerce Executive to join our Commercial team at H2e Commerce and take ownership of the development, management and presentation of our Office Supplies category across our ecommerce websites. Internally your job title will be "Office Supplies Category Manager".

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in category management, buying, merchandising, ecommerce or a similar commercial role who enjoys working with data, identifying opportunities and turning insight into action.

You’ll play a key role in shaping our product range, improving the online customer experience and supporting the continued growth of both branded and own-brand products.

This role is based on site in Winsford with one day working at home after full training. Working hours 8:00am to 4:30pm.

About the Role

You’ll work collaboratively with Purchasing, Marketing, Development, Ecommerce Content and the wider Commercial team, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the business.

• Manage and develop the Office Supplies product range, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Assess new supplier and OEM product opportunities and support new product introductions.
• Identify range gaps, duplication and opportunities to rationalise or expand the product range.
• Support the development and growth of own-brand products.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing, market trends and customer demand to identify commercial opportunities and improve our pricing position.
• Analyse sales, margins, pricing and product performance data to inform decisions and recommendations.
• Support promotional campaigns, seasonal activity and marketing initiatives.
• Work with Ecommerce Content teams to ensure products and categories are accurately structured, categorised and presented.
• Identify opportunities to improve product discoverability, on-site search, navigation and the overall customer experience.
• Review and improve category structures and online merchandising.
• Work with Development teams on website and category improvement projects.
• Support merchandising and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support wider business decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 30 days annual leave with an additional day of leave for each full year spent with the company, up to 35 days per year
• One day birthday leave each year
• Death in service insurance at 3 x annual salary
• Pension
• Simply Health Plan
• Generous long service cash rewards from 5 years of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Staff discount on products
• Staff referral scheme with cash rewards
• GP access and mental health counselling support
• Yearly flu vaccinations
• Specsavers vision/ eye care
• Free parking with easy access to rail and bus routes
• Fun and exciting social and team building events
• Casual dress

Requirements

• Experience in category management, buying, merchandising, ecommerce or a similar commercial role. Preferably within stationery, business supplies or similar.
• Experience managing, developing or optimising product ranges.
• A relevant qualification in Business, Commercial, Marketing, Ecommerce or a similar subject would be beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness and a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• The ability to analyse sales, margin, pricing and competitor data and turn insight into practical recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and improvements independently.