Head of Digital Trading – Contract

e-Frontiers

  • Central London
  • £430 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Sales Director - Head of Digital Trading
Location: West End, London (x3 day / week in office)
Duration: 3 Months (with potential extension to 6 months)
Client: Leading UK Retailer
Rate: Up to £430/day (inside IR35)About the Role: Join us as the Head of Digital Trading at a forefront UK retailer, overseeing the Groceries Online sector with an impressive annual sales budget of approximately £3.5 billion. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our clients eCommerce leadership team, aimed at spearheading digital innovation and trading excellence.Your Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a robust digital trading strategy to boost digital revenue growth and customer satisfaction within the Groceries Online business.
  • Lead a dynamic team of 10, including two Managers and eight Leads, driving best practices and innovative digital trading solutions across various categories.
  • Establish and optimize operational rhythms with key departments such as Commercial and Product, while embedding new ways of working with key suppliers and driving adoption of our new Adobe web analytics suite.
  • Craft and oversee the Product Content/Information strategy utilizing our new Product Information Management system.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of our digital marketplace, consumer behavior, and trends to enhance our digital offerings and customer engagement strategies.
  • Foster a culture of insight-driven innovation, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Who You Are:
  • A visionary leader passionate about eCommerce with a proven track record of driving digital sales and crafting impactful digital content.
  • Highly analytical and strategic, capable of developing recommendations based on in-depth data analysis.
  • An exceptional communicator with strong leadership skills, capable of influencing and engaging with multiple stakeholders and team members across the organization.
  • Experienced in managing teams and complex projects within a retail environment, demonstrating an ability to navigate high-pressure situations and make decisive, effective judgments.
What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a leading retail brand.
  • A dynamic, fast-paced work environment where your contributions have visible impacts on our business and customer experience.
  • Competitive compensation and a supportive team atmosphere.
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