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eCommerce Director

MRJ Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An award-winning ecommerce powerhouse is seeking a visionary eCommerce Director to lead digital performance and trading as they prepare for significant growth in 2025 and beyond.
  • The role is based in Manchester, UK, and offers a salary that is available upon request, with candidates required to be UK-based as no visa or sponsorship is provided.
  • The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record in driving digital growth in a D2C ecommerce setting, with strong experience managing agency relationships and performance marketing strategies.
  • Key responsibilities include owning digital revenue performance, driving key site initiatives, and leading international ecommerce expansion while collaborating with senior leaders across various departments.
  • This fast-paced and ambitious company values creativity and innovation, making it an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.

We’re teaming up with a BIG name in the ecommerce space - an award-winning, multi-channel powerhouse known for setting trends in both retail and culture. Now, as they gear up for major growth in 2025 and beyond, they’re searching for a visionary eCommerce Director to lead the charge across digital performance and trading.

4 days a week in Manchester | UK-based only (no visa/sponsorship) | Salary available on request

This is a career-defining role. Reporting into the MD and working alongside senior leaders across Product, Finance, and beyond - you’ll own the numbers and drive impact. From revenue and conversion to customer journeys and site optimisation, this is your chance to build, scale, and lead with autonomy.

The culture? Fast-paced, collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. They back their people, embrace innovation, and move quickly. You won’t just influence the strategy- you’ll define it.

If you’re a commercial leader with a passion for digital retail and a track record of delivering results, this is could be the moment you're looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Own digital revenue and profit performance, leading the full trading and optimisation strategy for the website.
  • Manage and integrate ecommerce, commercial planning, and performance marketing functions.
  • Drive key site initiatives and oversee platform developments to support growth and scalability.
  • Lead international ecommerce expansion and localised experiences across global domains.
  • Take charge of all site merchandising and ensure that content, layout and journeys convert traffic into sales.
  • Use insight-driven experimentation and CRO strategies to continuously improve performance KPIs.
  • Partner with digital agencies to identify new opportunities across all acquisition channels.
  • Deliver ecommerce trading calendars and campaigns aligned with key commercial milestones.
  • Be the central point of contact for ecommerce and marketing performance—internally and externally.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A proven leader with experience driving digital growth in a D2C ecommerce setting.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Shopify and modern ecommerce platforms.
  • Data-led mindset with a sharp commercial edge.
  • A natural collaborator who can inspire and influence teams, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Experience managing agency relationships and developing performance marketing strategies.
  • Agile, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach.

If you’re looking for a commercially impactful role in one of the UK’s most exciting ecommerce brands—and want to be part of a business that values creativity, pace, and purpose—this is the one.

To learn more about the opportunity and what’s on offer, get in touch for a confidential chat.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.