Head of E-Commerce (hybrid)

Head of UK Ecommerce

- High Performance Branded B2C/DTC Products -

£85k-£95k (neg.) Basic + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Hybrid role North-East England or Surrey office base

A substantial European Group, in turn part of a Global Corporation, our Client is already established as a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality branded consumer and professional products. Boasting an enviable brand portfolio sold through multiple channels (traditional retail multiples & trade merchants and e-commerce), the Organisation is now enhancing its market position and offering still further through aggressive sales/market growth and a constantly evolving go-to-market strategy.

The Organisation has experienced exceptional growth in its Ecommerce division, in just 4 years. With a strong acceleration ambition in place, it is now looking to appoint a high calibre Head of Ecommerce with a proven track record in driving online sales to build on this success and accelerate the next phase of growth.Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is an exciting opportunity to truly make your mark through the development and subsequent execution of a new Ecommerce strategy for the UK market. With responsibility for building, managing & developing your team, you will drive significant online growth of the Organisations retail, B2B & DTC Ecommerce platforms ensuring that the digital customer experience is best-in-class and delivering revenue and profit growth through multiple online sales channels.

Degree (Business, Marketing, Digital Commerce or similar) qualified, you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading and growing B2C/DTC/B2B Ecommerce functions gained in a consumer goods manufacturing environment (eg. Food/Non-Food FMCG, DIY, Clothing etc.). Possessing a strong understanding of Ecommerce best practices, digital marketing, customer experience and web analytics, you will be fully conversant with Ecommerce platforms (eg. Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud) & enterprise tools (eg. Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics). Analytical and passionate about leading digital transformation, you will possess excellent team leadership & development experience in addition to the interpersonal skills necessary to work cross-functionally.

Further career prospects are excellent both within this Company and the broader International Group.