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| Posted on | 8th July 2009 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | ECommerce Merchandiser |
| Employer | Ideal Shopping Direct plc |
| Salary | £20,000 - £25,000 |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Location Details | Peterborough |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Application Deadline | None |
Job Description
As eCommerce Merchandiser your role is to maximise revenue from the online channel through the daily analysis of of core KPIs and other customer centric data, taking the appropriate commercial actions.
You will support the Ecommerce Sales Manager in the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives and assist with the proactive management of the Ideal World and Create and Craft web sites with the aim of driving sales and increasing the online customer experience.
Responsibilities
· Maximise revenue through the online channel through daily analysis of core KPIs and making appropriate commercial actions.
· Using leading online merchandising tools to build the product hierarchy, manage site navigation and search, apply merchandising rules and manage promotional activity on the site
· Optimise online products and ensure all sales opportunities are maximised
· Monitor competitor product range and assist with recognising new opportunities
· Regular presentation of sales performance and ongoing strategies
· Work closely with the buying and merchandising team to maintain stock availability to agreed levels across all product areas
· Use web analytics to understand customer behaviour on the websites and adjust site strategies accordingly
· Plan and develop online ranges, drawing upon data analysis to identify opportunities
· Input into the group range planning process, including sales forecasts as well as clear direction on the opportunities available to product teams via the online channel
· Close collaboration with wider business functions to communicate the e-commerce strategy and also to ensure the online channel is fully integrated and supported in business thinking
Candidate Requirements
· Excellent analytical skills to measure, manage, analyse and report on KPIs
· Ability to identify commercial opportunities from reported data
· Ability to think commercially about a wide range of products whilst putting the customer at the forefront of all decisions
· Strong, independent communicator able to build relationships across key stakeholders
· Motivated, commercially astute self starter able to work to defined goals on own initiative
· Commercial acumen with a passion for the internet
· Excellent attention to detail
Knowledge and experience
· Experience in a commercial merchandising role, preferably within an internet retail environment
· PC literate - Excel (intermediate/advanced), Word, Powerpoint
· Experience of extracting and utilising data from a web analytics tool (ideally Coremetrics) and other management information systems
· Experience of using online merchandising tool (ideally Fred Hopper)
· A degree or equivalent experience
Contact / Application Details
The advertiser has specified that Recruitment Agencies may NOT contact them regarding this position.
Toni Naylor
01733 316231
vacancies@idealshopping direct.co.uk
Link: www.idealshoppingdirect.co.uk
If you believe you could rise to the challenge of this role, within our exciting organisation, then, please forward a detailed CV and why you feel your experience and skills match our requirements.
