Ecommerce Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

The Cheshire Cheese Company; Nantwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food brand in Nantwich is seeking an Ecommerce Manager for a fixed-term contract to support its direct-to-consumer brands. The role requires a commercial expert to optimize trading performance and execute key campaigns during peak periods. Candidates should possess strong data interpretation skills and experience in e-commerce operations. The position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an e-commerce trading or digital marketing role.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of online trading levers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse key trading metrics to drive performance.
• Support the planning and delivery of promotional campaigns.
• Manage site updates and category optimisation.

Skills

E-commerce trading experience

Commercial acumen

Data interpretation

Project management

Strong communication skills

Tools

GA4

Klaviyo

Meta/Google Ads

Job description

Overview

Ecommerce Manager (Fixed-Term Contract – Peak Trading Period)

Contract Duration: 5-6 Months

About the Role:

We’re seeking a commercially driven Ecommerce Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract to support two fast-growing Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) food brands Cheshire Cheese Company and Eatlean during our busiest trading period (Q4 through to February 2026). This is a critical time for our business, and we need a hands-on, analytical and agile e-commerce expert to help us execute trading and promotional activity across all digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Trading & Performance Optimisation: Monitor and analyse key trading metrics (conversion rate, AOV, basket size) to drive performance and support decision-making.
• Promotional Campaign Execution: Support the planning and delivery of peak trading campaigns (Black Friday, Christmas, January Sale), ensuring alignment with wider brand plans.
• Cross-Channel Coordination: Collaborate with creative, CRM, and paid media functions to ensure consistent promotional messaging across all digital touchpoints.
• Site Content & Merchandising: Manage site updates, merchandising and category optimisation to reflect campaign activity and maximise conversion.
• Customer Journey & CX Alignment: Partner with operations and customer service to ensure a seamless end-to-end experience during high-volume trading periods.
• Performance Reporting & Insights: Deliver weekly trading reports and campaign performance analysis, sharing insights to guide further optimisations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an e-commerce trading or digital marketing role, ideally within a fast-paced DTC or FMCG brand.
• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of online trading levers and customer behaviour.
• Experience managing online stores and using GA4, Klaviyo (or similar tools), and Meta/Google Ads reporting.
• Ability to interpret data, spot trends, and make informed trading decisions quickly.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills – comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Availability from September or October through to February 2026 (5-6m Fixed Term Contract dependent on availability)

Nice to Have

• Experience working across multiple brands or managing multi-site e-commerce environments.
• Experience in FMCG brands offering DTC subscriptions.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with two exciting, high-growth food brands during a high-impact period.
• Flexible working environment.
• Collaborative and fast-paced culture.
• Competitive fixed-term salary, depending on experience.

Full-time | Hybrid

Office location: Nantwich, Cheshire (UK)

We encourage all interested candidates with eCommerce experience to apply. Terms can be negotiated for the right candidate.