Director Of Retail Ecommerce

The eCommerce Director will be accountable for the growth of top line and margin of the retail vertical - across online and bricks and mortar. You will be responsible for devising, developing and then executing the strategic plan for the business. Exceptional leadership skills are a must due to the high level of involvement managing and nurturing a number of internal and external stakeholders.

Client Details

My client is one of the countries leading brands within the Retail Arena. With more than 7,500 employees across head office, shop front and distribution centres, they have a reputation for being customer focused and value for money!

Description

• Develop and lead execution of the omnichannel strategy for UK & Ireland.
• Devise, develop and implement the retail brand strategy.
• Lead weekly sales meetings, Monthly Forecast and Commercial reviews.
• Lead and design retail initiatives, leveraging and demanding support from senior stakeholders
• Improve and execute strategies with digital marketing, merchandising and operations that will digitally enhance the customer experience.
• Lead and inspire the retail a function to deliver outstanding execution and insights to the business as well as being totally customer focused.

Profile

• An in depth understanding of Retail and e-Commerce with exposure to relevant Marketplaces (Amazon/eBay)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets.
• Experience with Trading and Merchandising
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong interest in digital marketing channels and e-commerce.
• An appetite for strategic planning.
• Pro-active and solution oriented .
• Customer experience focused.
• PNL Management.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end eCommerce strategy from UX to CRO to performance to omnichannel integration and be avidly aware of emerging trends and technologies

Job Offer

• Exceptional strong package comprising of basic salary, bonus and car allowance.
• Opportunity to work for a leading UK retailer.
• Ownership of the whole Retail Channel.
• The change to go and deliver impactful Change
• Work for an inclusive business that truly value and support their staff