Senior Digital Trading Executive

Forward Role; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Modern head office

Career progression

Job summary

Forward Role is recruiting a Senior Digital Trading Executive on behalf of a well-established fashion retailer, for a role sitting at the commercial heart of their digital trading function.

This is an opportunity to own the in-season performance of a multi-brand ecommerce estate, working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Data and Operations to drive sales, margin and sell-through across a fast-paced digital environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a digital trading or ecommerce role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with data-driven approach.
• Experience with site merchandising and stock management systems.
• Comfortable using BI/analytics tools (Power BI/GA).
• Commercial mindset and keen to spot risks and opportunities.
• Collaborative across Trading, Merchandising, Marketing and Ops.

Responsibilities

• Own in-season digital trading performance and sell-through by category.
• Optimise on-site navigation, mega-menu, search and filters.
• Deliver digital trade plan with campaigns and launches.
• Manage stock, range and clearance to protect margin.
• Analyse trading and promo performance to shape decisions.
• Coach and support junior team members in trading best practices.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to Brand/Group stakeholders.

Skills

3+ years' experience in digitalTrading

Strong numerical analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Collaborative approach

Tools

Bloomreach

Magento

Pimberly

Power BI

Google Analytics

Job description

Senior Digital Trading Executive
Location: Manchester
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + Bonus

Forward Role is recruiting a Senior Digital Trading Executive on behalf of a well-established fashion retailer, for a role sitting at the commercial heart of their digital trading function.

This is an opportunity to own the in-season performance of a multi-brand ecommerce estate, working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Data and Operations to drive sales, margin and sell-through across a fast-paced digital environment.

The Role

• Own in-season digital trading performance, tracking sell-through, weeks of cover and availability by category, product, size and colour
• Optimise on-site navigation and findability, including mega-menu, search and filters, aligned to customer behaviour and campaign activity
• Deliver the digital trade plan, coordinating campaigns, promotions and launches with Brand and Marketing teams
• Manage stock, range and clearance strategy to protect margin and improve sell-through on slow-moving lines
• Analyse trading and promotional performance, using data and post-campaign reviews to shape future decisions
• Coach and support junior team members, acting as a subject-matter expert on trading and merchandising best practice
• Communicate risks and opportunities clearly to internal stakeholders across Brand and Group functions

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' experience in a digital trading or ecommerce role within a fast-paced commercial environment, ideally fashion or lifestyle retail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable working with large, complex datasets
• Experience with site merchandising and product/stock management systems (e.g. Bloomreach, Magento, Pimberly or similar)
• Confidence using BI or analytics tools such as Power BI or Google Analytics
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to spot risks and opportunities and act decisively
• A collaborative approach, able to build strong relationships across Trading, Merchandising, Marketing and Operations

What's On Offer

• Salary of £32,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave, rising with service
• Free on-site parking
• Inspiring, modern head office environment
• Genuine progression path within a growing digital trading team

This is a strong opportunity for a digital trading professional looking to step up within a well-known, multi-brand retail business with a genuine focus on career development.