Up to £28,000 plus bonus scheme and excellent benefits
Full Time
21/06/2022
36444
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Are you looking for your next opportunity within e-commerce trading and merchandising? Do you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!
Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.
We're looking for an e-commerce trading executive to join our fantastic, growing multichannel team. You will be responsible for the day to day trading and enrichment of our digital content and customer experience. Plan and lead the product range offers and promotions in collaboration with commercial and price planning teams and ensure the entire business is coordinated and aligned behind the business priorities. You'll also have the opportunity to be involved in some exciting projects!
Key Responsibilities
Support the e-commerce trading manager to achieve the trading KPI's in a high priority business category including Kitchens and Bathrooms.
Manage day-to-day website activity, product launches, proposition changes and content
Optimise site and customer journey during daily site walks and data analysis
Use merchandising tools to improve on-site navigation, search, customer journey, taxonomy, basket building techniques and product placement
Ensuring all product data, categorisation, filtering and meta-data is present and correct to drive effective SEO optimised website and conversion
Drive onsite promotion planning, promotions and extended range that complement the offering to increase sales, conversion rates, AOV and margin
Help analyse opportunities and trends to improve customer journey, range and price by working closely with the commercial teams
Analyse and improve merchandising on the site and produce relevant reports using Google Analytics and Business Objects
Collaborating with marketing and design/digital experience teams effectively to ensure website content and communication is effectively displayed and consistent
Build relationships with commercial teams to execute promotions, range changes, opportunities and report on category performance
Assisting to deliver the promotional calendar, by coordinating with traffic driving marketing activities such as email, search/SEO, social media, and other digital marketing channels
Own and create action plans from site usage and campaign performance, including but not limited to category performance, quality of search, and promotional/event performance; develop and explore new analytics to further understand site performance and usage.
What are we looking for?
2 years’ experience in a similar or commercial role
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills
Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Track record of learning quickly and responding to change
Collaboration skills by bringing together cross functional groups of people
Experience using Google Analytics (or similar web analytics) is desirable
An understanding of SEO, and the impact of actions on search visibility
Website analytics platforms and digital marketing best practices
About Us
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
You'll be a great fit at Wickes if:
You like working with people
You're happy to help even if it isn't your job
Enjoy working in a team
Watch the video and find out more about inclusion at Wickes
Wickes culture
Wickes’ culture is considered its best kept secret. Explore our values below.
Let’s embrace the vast range of cultures and experiences within our company
Let’s harness the fresh thinking and passion this rich diversity brings to our workplace every single day
Let’s continue to treat everyone fairly and equally, regardless of his or her status
Let’s attract and nurture the very best talent at all levels
Let’s commit to always supporting a culture that reflects our vision and Winning Behaviours
We want to provide you with more choice, helping drive engagement and ultimately creating a great place to work.
Let’s attract and nurture the very best talent at all levels
Let’s commit to always supporting a culture that reflects our vision and Winning Behaviours
We want to provide you with more choice, helping drive engagement and ultimately creating a great place to work.
Let’s embrace the vast range of cultures and experiences within our company
Let’s harness the fresh thinking and passion this rich diversity brings to our workplace every single day
Let’s continue to treat everyone fairly and equally, regardless of his or her status
