A 50 years old family-owned business that has operated in Hampshire as a manufacturer and distributor of decorative lighting. The business has grown extensively over the last 10 years and now has become an internationally renowned company supplying beautiful products to over 50 different countries.
BRIEF
Reporting into the Director of Sales UK & Ireland, success in this role requires an ambitious, results driven and digitally minded individual whose primary role is to grow and enhance our online presence and service a portfolio of key e-tailers, increasing the digital mix of business in line with overall organisational objectives. They will be capable of providing valuable knowledge and expertise of best practice tactics with the ability to build a best-in-class customer proposition to ensure maximised sales and revenue opportunities.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Experience of working within a similar eCommerce role and/or digital landscape.
- An excellent communicator and influencer who can converse easily with others, including remote teams.
- Commercially astute, ambitious, data savvy with strong sales analysis and reporting experience paired with solid financial and budgeting skills.
- B2C retail and website management experience is essential.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills is crucial.
- Solid knowledge of PPC, SEO, AdWords, Google Analytics and overall Google brand development.
- Experience with the Wayfair / Amazon / Costco portals and product uploading would be advantageous.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under tight timeframes.
JOB DUTIES
- Support our online clients web developers / tech personnel by analysing website data to help strengthen our listing portfolio and increase organic search traffic to our product pages. Using insights such as user engagement, site performance and conversion rates to fulfil users search needs, suggesting improvements to the websites design, user experience, or functionality to positively impact sales potential.
- Develop and implement data models, databases, data collection systems, and other strategies to optimise efficiency and accuracy of data analysis.
- Identify products that are performing well or poorly, understanding customer buying patterns, and analysing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns to help attract new customers to our brand.
- Assist the Director of Sales UK & Ireland with maximising sales for all key trade activities such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday promotions, new product launches and any other fundamental business campaigns using various channels of communication and carefully selected mediums, conducting all follow up activities.
- Develop a strong understanding of the business and the markets in which we operate, keeping up to date with trends and consumer needs so the business remains successful and competitive.
- Relentlessly identify new and innovative ways to drive growth to key e-tailers websites, whilst protecting our brand online.
- Create visualisations and reports to effectively communicate findings to Senior Management.
- Ensure all data is accurate and consistent when processing it for analysis. This could involve removing any inaccuracies, duplications, or inconsistencies in the data sets.
- Assist with the uploading of new products, imagery, and inputting of product information alongside system and process updates.
- Participate in other projects and duties in relation to pre and post sales activities.
- Provide back up to the Sales Office Administrators as and when required, such as assisting with sales calls and the processing of orders.
- Carry out any other duties which fall within reasonable expectations of the role as directed by the Director of Sales UK & Ireland.
OTHER INFORMATION
Employment type:
Full-time permanent position reporting to the Director of Sales UK & Ireland
Days & hours of work:
Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm (40 Hours Paid).
Benefits:
- 29 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata to start date).
- Statutory pension scheme enrolment upon successful completion of probationary period.