Head Of Ecommerce

Role: Head Of Ecommerce

Location: Coventry, Office based

Our client is recognised as the market leader in Retail and Health Care Services UK Wide, they are seeking a Senior Head of eCommerce Marketing Manager to Support the development of its new stores and substantial project range and partnerships with various Retail brands.

We are currently recruiting for a Head of E–Commerce to support our business in the next stage of development and expansion with new and refitted stores, a growing product range, and exciting new partnerships with brands. The right candidate will be expected to help shape and develop the business brand and play a key role in our future success and growth. This is a very hands–on role managing a product and services–based website and overseeing all company social media and marketing strategies. Reporting directly in to the MD, you will be responsible for managing a small but efficient team to drive our e–commerce business and for increasing our online and high street presence to strengthen brand awareness.

Duties to include but are not limited to:

.Responsible for creating, developing and increasing brand awareness through multi–channel marketing campaigns and strategies

To lead and influence the way our brand is seen in the market place with the key objective of the brand being at the forefront of its sector

Working with our brand partners to develop joint campaigns

Developing strategic relationships within the retail sector

Responsibility for marketing and E commerce budgets

Managing the design and production of print based marketing materials

Tracking the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and reporting on this

Overseeing the company's attendance at trade shows and exhibitions

Conducting competitor analysis

Overseeing our online range of footwear, accessories and orthotics

Processing orders and refunds for customers

Uploading products/promotions for all brands

Liaising with drop shipping suppliers to improve/negotiate margin, drive sales and increase our product range.

Ensuring all business and store information is accurate and up to date on the website

Devising and implementing effective brand and product promotions

Working closely with the Buying and Merchandising teams to influence stock buy decisions and product volumes

Providing regular reports on e–commerce performance to the MD and senior management team

Creating engaging social media content strategy for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and increasing our mailshot database

Overseeing customer services as first point of contact for customers

Overseeing Photoshop, Google Analytics, Wordpress, PPC are a must

Experience required;

5 + years experience in a head of E–commerce role, preferably in the retail sector

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook skills

Established press and media contacts

Knowledge and experience of overseeing members of staff using Adobe creative suite

Excellent proof reading skills

Able to work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects

A creative eye with the ability to create engaging content

Demonstrates a positive can–do attitude with fresh and innovative ideas

Remuneration:

Competitive salary 65 to 85k Plus Bonus

Company bonus scheme

Staff discount

Company benefit scheme

Regretfully due to the volume of responses generated A2Z Recruitment Solutions are only in a position to contact those candidates who have been successful.

Keyword: E–commerce Manager