Special Projects Manager

PERGOLUX; Little Milton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Home & Garden is looking for a SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER to drive growth and implement strategic initiatives in the UK. Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for operational excellence. The role offers a hybrid work model and a dynamic international work environment.

Benefits

Dynamic international work environment

Hybrid work model (80% on-site | 20% remote)

Employee discounts on products

Free drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in business development, consulting, e-commerce, or a related field.
• Proficient in English with a C1-level fluency.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth and operational excellence in the UK.
• Lead high-impact projects from idea to implementation.
• Collaborate across teams and functions.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Execution

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Overview

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER at PERGOLUX is a rapidly growing e-commerce company in the Home & Garden sector that designs, manufactures, and sells Pergolas. Founded in Norway, PERGOLUX operates in more than 14 countries in Europe, Australia, North America, and South America.

If you have a passion for outdoor living products and a desire to work in a dedicated environment with amazing colleagues – you've come to the right place!

We make the dream possible. Be part of our dream team!

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth and operational excellence in the UK: You work directly with the Country Manager to identify, support, and lead strategic initiatives that unlock growth, improve efficiency, and increase contribution margin in your market.
• Lead high-impact projects from idea to implementation: You manage initiatives end-to-end – from building business cases and securing resources to execution and performance tracking. Projects could include launching new channels (e.g. B2B2C), optimising logistics setups, improving showroom presence, or implementing automation solutions.
• Collaborate across teams and functions: You work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Tech, Marketing, and Product to ensure local market needs are integrated into company-wide strategies. You represent your market’s interests while contributing to shared, scalable solutions.
• Pilot innovations and partnerships: You identify local opportunities, pilot innovative workflows, test new tools or partners, and help scale what works – always with an eye on sustainability, brand integrity, and results.
• Act as a sparring partner and operator: You support the Country Manager as a strategic and operational right hand – from OKR planning to daily decision-making and reporting.

Requirements

• Project Management and Strategic Execution: You have 2–4 years of experience in business development, consulting, e-commerce, or a related field. You’ve successfully delivered projects that drove measurable impact.
• Strong Commercial Acumen: You understand business drivers such as cost, revenue, and margin, and you use this knowledge to make smart, data-informed decisions.
• Ownership and Outcome Orientation: You take full responsibility for the success of your projects. You’re proactive, hands-on, and focused on getting things done – quickly and effectively.
• Cross-Functional Communication: You’re an excellent communicator in English with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Curiosity: You thrive in dynamic environments and are excited to take on a wide variety of challenges – from logistics to channel development to tech-enabled improvements.
• Analytical Thinking: You are confident working with data, drawing insights from performance metrics, and translating findings into actionable strategies.
• Fluency in English (C1-Level)

Benefits

• A dynamic international work environment in a rapidly growing company with many growth opportunities
• Hybrid work model (80% on-site | 20% remote)
• Ergonomic workstations and modern laptops (Apple or Windows)
• Employee events (summer party, Christmas party, after-work gatherings)
• Access to the Corporate Benefits portal
• Employee discounts on PERGOLUX products
• Motivated and supportive colleagues who help each other
• Strong focus on professional development and skill-building
• Free drinks and snacks
• Employee referral program

We look forward to receiving your application and resume!

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