Forward Role Recruitment
Trading Specialist
hybrid • GBR • unknown • GBP32–37k / год
**Senior Digital Trading Executive**
**Location: Manchester (Hybrid)**
**Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + Bonus**
Forward Role are recruiting a **Senior Digital Trading Executive** on behalf of a well-established fashion retailer, for a role sitting at the commercial heart of their digital trading function.
This is an opportunity to own the in-season performance of a multi-brand ecommerce estate, working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Data and Operations to drive sales, margin and sell-through across a fast-paced digital environment.
**The Role**
* **Own in-season digital trading performance**, tracking sell-through, weeks of cover and availability by category, product, size and colour
* **Optimise on-site navigation and findability**, including mega-menu, search and filters, aligned to customer behaviour and campaign activity
* **Deliver the digital trade plan**, coordinating campaigns, promotions and launches with Brand and Marketing teams
* **Manage stock, range and clearance strategy** to protect margin and improve sell-through on slow-moving lines
* **Analyse trading and promotional performance**, using data and post-campaign reviews to shape future decisions
* **Coach and support junior team members**, acting as a subject-matter expert on trading and merchandising best practice
* **Communicate risks and opportunities** clearly to internal stakeholders across Brand and Group functions
**What We're Looking For**
* **3+ years' experience** in a digital trading or ecommerce role within a fast-paced commercial environment, ideally fashion or lifestyle retail
* **Strong numerical and analytical skills**, comfortable working with large, complex datasets
* **Experience with site merchandising and product/stock management systems** (e.g. Bloomreach, Magento, Pimberly or similar)
* **Confidence using BI or analytics tools** such as Power BI or Google Analytics
* **A commercial mindset**, with the ability to spot risks and opportunities and act decisively
* **A collaborative approach**, able to build strong relationships across Trading, Merchandising, Marketing and Operations
**What's On Offer**
* Salary of **£32,000 - £37,000**, dependent on experience
* **Discretionary bonus scheme**
* **Pension**
* **25 days annual leave**, rising with service
* **Free on-site parking**
* **Inspiring, modern head office environment**
* Genuine progression path within a growing digital trading team
This is a strong opportunity for a digital trading professional looking to step up within a well-known, multi-brand retail business with a genuine focus on career development.