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Gleeson Recruitment Group are pleased to be working on behalf of a well-established and growing UK-based retail business to recruit an experienced and commercially minded eCommerce Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid working arrangement based in Coventry. The successful candidate will lead a small ecommerce team, supporting the wider marketing and digital objectives, and will play a key role in optimising online performance through strategic content, CRO, SEO, and merchandising.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing ecommerce team, fostering a collaborative and data-driven culture.
Oversee the onsite merchandising strategy to ensure product relevance, discoverability, and commercial alignment.
Deliver and optimise ecommerce content that supports brand identity and campaign objectives.
Drive conversion rate optimisation initiatives through A/B testing, user journey improvements, and performance analysis.
Plan and execute timely ecommerce campaigns and product launches in collaboration with marketing and product teams.
Develop and implement SEO strategies to increase organic visibility and traffic across key categories.
Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis using industry tools to inform optimisation efforts.
Use GA4 and ecommerce analytics to guide strategic decisions and report on key performance indicators.
Ensure the website's core functionalities-navigation, taxonomy, and search-are continually refined to enhance UX.
Support product range expansion through market research and customer insight analysis.
Candidate Criteria
Substantial experience in a similar ecommerce or digital trading role within a multi-channel or retail environment.
Strong knowledge of ecommerce platforms and CMS tools; Shopify Plus experience is advantageous.
Proficiency in SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, or equivalent.
Proven success delivering measurable CRO improvements through structured testing and insight-led changes.
Competent in using GA4 to analyse trends, measure performance, and drive decision-making.
Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing and motivating direct reports.
Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with product, marketing, and development teams.
Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Commercially minded, with a focus on driving revenue and improving the online customer journey.
Passionate about digital innovation and staying informed of ecommerce trends and best practices.
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