Senior Trading Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is expanding its digital hub in Shirebrook. This role offers the opportunity to manage digital trading strategies and drive sales through innovative campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, experience in e-commerce, and a passion for digital trading.

Benefits

Flexible working (4-1 pattern)

Modern offices

Free parking

On-site restaurant

Gym memberships

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years in a similar digital retail role.
• Experience managing Trading Assistants.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading and website execution.
• Report and analyze trade data, developing action plans.
• Lead digital trading projects across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Proficiency in Google Analytics

Self-motivated

Proactive

Tools

Google Analytics

Contentsquare

Excel

Job description

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At Frasers Group, we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we serve our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium, and luxury brands globally. As an industry leader, we’re elevating the retail experience with our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Our mission

We are building the world’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.

Our purpose

We are elevating the lives of many by providing access to the world’s best brands and experiences.

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our forward-thinking people operate outside their comfort zones to shape the future of retail, embracing challenges. The potential to elevate your career here is immense, with unrivalled experience. To thrive, live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, fearlessly, and lead your team.
• Own it and back yourself - Take responsibility for your basics, role, and results.
• Be relevant - Stay relevant to our people, partners, and the planet.

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

We are expanding our digital hub at our global HQ and distribution centre in Shirebrook, a key cultural and commercial hub of our group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing digital trading team managing established websites. If you are passionate about digital trading, this role offers the chance to develop and own digital trading strategies and manage daily trading and analysis. During a period of high performance and significant digital investment, you can contribute to the growth and success of the Frasers Group Customer Team.

Reporting to a Trading Manager, you will drive sales through strategic planning and executing campaigns, brand, and promotional strategies. You will lead cross-functional projects to enhance sales and digital KPIs, be an expert in systems and tools, and ensure optimal platform usage.

• Manage daily trading and website execution under the Trading Manager’s guidance.
• Report and analyze trade data regularly, developing action plans to meet sales and contribution targets.
• Oversee weekly content updates, campaigns, promotions, and partner updates.
• Manage campaign timelines, ensuring all activities are aligned and communicated effectively.
• Coordinate with marketing and optimization teams on product and trading strategies.
• Act as super-user for digital trading tools, training team members and feeding into tool development roadmaps.
• Lead digital trading projects across teams.
• Collaborate on content development for SEO, engagement, and conversion.
• Support product content improvements and resolve issues promptly to maximize sales.

People Management

• Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.
• Set objectives, goals, and development plans for team members.
• Build a motivated, collaborative team.
• Contribute positively to the digital strategy and represent the team across the business.

Qualifications

• Valid UK work rights.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, proficient in Google Analytics, Contentsquare, and Excel.
• Experience managing Trading Assistants.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms.
• Proven ability to drive sales improvements.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and independent.
• 3-4+ years in a similar digital retail role.

Additional Information

We offer flexible working (4-1 pattern), modern offices, free parking, an on-site restaurant, and gym memberships. We support career growth through our Learning & Development team, working with industry experts to shape impactful projects.

Our benefits include:

• Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities
• Frasers Champion: Monthly peer-nominated recognition with rewards.
• Fearless 1000: Share price milestone bonuses and top performers’ rewards.
• Frasers Festival: Annual celebration event with brand showcases and entertainment.
• CEO Sessions: Quarterly meetings with leadership for selected employees.
• Retail Reconnect: Store and warehouse visits to understand frontline impact.
• Employee Welfare: Wellness programs, gym classes, mental health support via Retail Trust.

Next steps involve application review, behavioral interviews, and possibly technical assessments or presentations.