We’re on the lookout for a talented Marketplace specialist to join our clients driven fast paced internal marketing team as a Marketplace Manager.
Our client is a power tools, garden and garage equipment retailer that provides great brands, great value with a range of own label equipment on the internet. Their continued success comes from us listening to their customers and delivering products and services at the right price.
The team environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement. Our client continues to expand and become the number one independent power tools and garage equipment retailer in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful and progressive eCommerce team that thrives on challenges while working together in a friendly and supportive environment.
The Role:
Work and coordinate with the E-commerce Manager and Buying Director to agree the strategy, implement and operate the companies brands on third party direct eCommerce marketplaces including amazon, eBay, Wayfair and other UK based marketplaces. Deliver the sales targets on these marketplaces as agreed.
Key Responsibilities:
● Source, agree and develop new marketplaces
● Selecting/sourcing/forecasting appropriate product for each marketplace to maximise sales
potential
● Pricing product ensuring that the margins are maintained as agreed with the Buying
Director
● Be responsible for all promotional activity within the relevant market place
● Liaise with agency on the management side
● Liaise with marketplaces as required for marketing purposes
● Liaise internally with key operational stakeholders
● Work closely with the entire eCommerce team ensuring all the fully informed of planned
trading calendar initiatives.
● Work closely with CS on ensuring customer satisfaction ratings are maintained in the key
platforms
● Work closely with the logistics team to ensure delivery propositions are current and
competitive on the platforms.
● Work with the Creative team to ensure creative direction and styling is on brand and
suitable for all platforms
Skills and Qualifications:
● Motivated self-starter
● Entrepreneurial outlook
● Competent on excel
● Stock management experience
● Pricing management experience
● Margin analysis, merchandising & WSSI’s
● Management to senior management level
● Good project management and communication skills
An eye for online retail – i.e. promotions / niche product sourcing ideas, etc.
● A good understanding of the e-commerce channel and metrics e.g. customer lifetime value,
Average order value etc.
Key Attributes:
- Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
- Proven ability to work well within a team and to use own initiative
- Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
- An energy and enthusiasm to succeed
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work both hard and efficiently.
- Highly adaptable to frequent changes and capable of thriving in high-pressure environments.
- Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business
Because of the changing nature of the business your job description will inevitably change.
You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that
fall within your capabilities as directed by management.
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