Ecommerce Trading Assistant

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK, based in Reading, is seeking an Ecommerce Trading Assistant to support the growth of their Click and Collect Trading strategy. You will be responsible for preparing trade reports and maintaining key trading documents while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of Microsoft Excel. This role offers a vibrant work environment and valuable professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

27 days of leave

Flexible Working option

Discounts with local partner businesses

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Monday trade reports for Click and Collect.
• Update key planning documents like Daily Sales and Campaign Tracker.
• Action stock movements in collaboration with the logistics team.
• Build relationships with Digital Merchandising and Product Content colleagues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way.

As an Ecommerce Trading Assistant at Primark, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of our Click and Collect Trading strategy at a very important time. You will provide administrative support to the Ecommerce Trading team, by running daily and weekly reports to support trading decisions. You will be responsible for maintaining the teams working documents, completing stock movements, and the completion of ad hoc trading tasks.

As part of the expanding Digital function, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, tenacious, and innovative environment. You will be part of a dynamic, trading team and you will be supported to develop your commercial judgement and analytical skills

What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best.

Let’s talk lifestyle:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Flexible Working, the opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices

What you’ll do:

• Prepare Monday trade reports to support with the Trading of Click and Collect
• Update key planning and trading documents such as Daily Sales, Delivery Schedule and Campaign Tracker
• Under guidance of the Trading Analyst, action stock movements in and out of the depot, working with the logistics teams to ensure a smooth transition from start to end
• Build and maintain fantastic relationships with colleagues in adjacent functions, such as Digital Merchandising and Product Content, ensuring products launch on site in a timely manner and flagging potential delays

What you’ll bring

• Analytical thinking with an eye for detail and numbers
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills
• A strong understating of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise in a fast paced environment

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way.

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

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Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

REQ ID: JR-184