Head of Ecommerce

Metzger Search & Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Ecommerce to lead digital commerce strategy in the UK. You'll drive revenue growth, enhance customer journeys, and lead cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years in ecommerce, a strong track record in digital marketing, and knowledge of ecommerce platforms. This senior role requires strategic leadership and a passion for digital growth.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus bonus and benefits

Flexibility to travel as required

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in ecommerce, with at least 3–5 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record of scaling successful ecommerce operations focused on growth.
• Strong knowledge of e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce.
• Results-driven, innovative, and adaptable in a fast-moving digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a winning ecommerce strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless online journey.
• Use data and analytics to maximize sales and customer retention.
• Set and manage ecommerce budgets; report on key KPIs.

Skills

E-commerce platforms

Digital marketing

Analytics tools

UX/UI design principles

Team management

A/B testing

Customer experience optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or E-commerce

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Job description

Overview

Role Title: Head of Ecommerce

Salary: Excellent salary plus bonus and benefits

Location: UK based with flexibility to travel as required

Our client, a highly successful and forward-thinking organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Ecommerce to lead their digital commerce strategy. This is a senior role with full ownership of the company’s online sales performance and customer experience.

As the Head of Ecommerce, you will shape and execute a dynamic ecommerce strategy that drives revenue growth, enhances the customer journey, and strengthens the brand’s digital presence. Working collaboratively with marketing, IT, operations, and commercial teams, you’ll use data, technology, and innovation to deliver a seamless and engaging online experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, results-driven digital leader ready to make a significant impact in a thriving business.

In this role you will:

• Develop and execute a winning ecommerce strategy that drives revenue and market growth
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless and engaging online journey collaborating with marketing, commercial, IT, logistics and customer services
• Optimise ecommerce platforms, technology, and integrations to boost performance
• Use data and analytics to maximise sales, conversion, and customer retention
• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to create and implement strategies on SEO, PPC, email, and social campaigns to grow traffic and sales
• Improve the end-to-end customer journey and implement best practises in UX/UI design to enhance site navigation, product discovery and mobile responsiveness
• Set and manage ecommerce budgets, report on key KPIs, and ensure compliance with all data and applicable laws

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
• 8–10 years’ experience in ecommerce, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or leadership role
• A proven track record of scaling successful ecommerce operations focused on growth, performance, and customer experience
• Strong knowledge of e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce
• Experienced in managing teams, driving digital marketing initiatives, and implementing new technologies
• Skilled in using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) to inform strategy and decision-making
• Deep understanding of UX/UI and customer-centric design principles
• Hands-on experience with A/B testing, conversion optimisation, and omnichannel commerce strategies
• Results-driven, innovative, and adaptable in a fast-moving digital environment
• An experienced and commercially driven Head of Ecommerce who combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership
• Passionate about digital growth, customer experience, and using data to deliver results
• Knowledge of e-commerce regulations, compliance, and data privacy laws

How to apply

If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 33367/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our consultants will be in touch.

We regret that due to the high volume of responses, only those candidates that are progressing to the next stage will be contacted.