eCommerce Trading Manager - Beauty - 12 month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fashion retailer is seeking an eCommerce Trading Manager for their Beauty division on a 12-month FTC. The role focuses on maximizing sales growth, optimizing website metrics, and collaborating with product teams. Flexible working options available, with competitive salary and benefits including a profit-related bonus and staff discounts.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Subsidised restaurant

On-site nursery

Staff shop

Free parking

Free company bus service

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an e-commerce environment.
• Strong analytical skills - understands key metrics.
• Knowledge of Beauty brands and the latest trends.

Responsibilities

• Maximise net sales growth for the Beauty business.
• Own and optimise conversion & funnel metrics.
• Liaising with product teams for key launches.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Applications

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for an eCommerce Trading Manager to join our Beauty Trading team on a 12 month FTC! Based at either our London or Leicestershire office with a competitive salary range of £42,000 - £54,000 alongside great benefits!

At NEXT, not only are we one of the UK’s largest fashion retailers, but we’re also one of the largest listed companies, full-stop. Selling our products and thousands of world-famous brands, both in-store and online. What’s more, we’re growing. Fast. And it’s the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.

Our eCommerce websites and apps have grown steadily over the past 10 years to become one of the largest online retail platforms in the UK. We currently sell to 70 international markets, offering our 6 million active customers a personalised shopping experience and the ability to purchase from a wide range of products using multiple delivery methods and payment types.

The role
As an eCommerce Trading Manager,you will own the website metrics and make changes to drive forward traffic & conversion. Alongside this you will oversee the key marketing messages ensuring these are delivered onsite and through owned marketing channels You willbe responsible to help deliver growth in sales and profit and become an expert within the beauty division.What else is involved?

• Maximise net sales growth for your business (Beauty)
• Own and optimise conversion & funnel metrics making informed decisions to enhance the website improving customer journey
• Liaising with the product teams to understand key launches and marketing opportunities
• Responsible for marketing onsite and via owned channels and continuously look for customer targeting opportunities
• Review SEO ranking and make improvements to increase organic traffic
• Relationship building and become the main point of contact with the Beauty product teams and relevant stakeholders
• Review sales to identify opportunities for onsite and marketing (largest categories & brands, growing or decline categories & brands and item best sellers)
• Supporting the wider Beauty E-commerce team

About you

• Proven experience working in an e-commerce environment
• Strong analytical skills - understands key metrics such as sales, conversion and returns rates
• Time management, organisation and ability to prioritise is essential for working in a fast paced environment and under pressure
• Highly motivated and hardworking with the ability to work independently and proactively
• A keen eye for good design in order to implement the most effective visual approach for our website
• Great attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and experience in presenting to senior management
• Knowledge of Beauty brands and the latest trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point & Google applications
• Flexibility London or Leicester based with travel to the other office required one day a week

You’ll be doing all this from either our Leicestershire Head Office or Central London office. Our offices are inspiring, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, we’re big on making sure your work, works for you which is why we offer flexible working. Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Let’s Take It On.

We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for NEXT at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:

• Profit–related bonus
• Contributions into a pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in NEXT and claim your share of our success
• A newly refurbished subsidised restaurant and bar
• On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
• Staff shop
• Juice bar and coffee shop
• Free parking on-site, including car sharing
• Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
• 25% staff discount on most NEXT products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
• National and local discounts on goods and services