We are looking for a highly strategic and experienced eCommerce Trading Manager to join our International Third Party marketplaces team! Based at NEXT Head Office in Enderby, Leicestershire on a hybrid basis.
The Role:The International eCommerce Trading team fuels global growth by managing and optimising online product sales across 83 international markets. As our Amazon Trading Manager, you will be the ultimate owner and commercial driver for our entire Amazon marketplace ecosystem across Amazon EU (Germany, France, Spain, Italy) and Amazon USA, with the scope to aggressively expand into future global markets.
We are looking for a visionary leader to come in and own our Amazon business. Bringing significant strategic oversight, deep P&L management experience and the ability to build and lead high performing teams. You will drive the overarching strategy, define the operational blueprint and execute flawlessly to transform this channel into one of the largest pillars of our global business.
What You’ll Take On:- Run the Amazon business from top to bottom. Take accountability for the global Amazon P&L, driving exceptional sales growth and profitability while managing platform risks at a massive scale.
- Design and execute a robust, multi-year strategic roadmap to propel the business from where it is today profitably.
- Deliver compelling strategic business reviews, financial forecasts, and high-level growth updates directly to the board and executive directors.
- Build, mentor, and lead an Amazon trading and operations team. Foster a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous innovation.
- Oversee high level daily operations via Amazon Seller Central. Architect scalable processes for global Account Health, supply chain and swift resolution of critical platform issues.
- Lead the overarching strategy for merchandising, targeted advertising (PPC/DSP spend), and major commercial events (Prime Day, Black Friday) to capture market share.
- Act as the primary strategic partner for Amazon senior leadership, while driving alignment internally across supply chain, inventory, product and finance teams to support hyper growth.
- Demonstrated success in rapidly scaling an Amazon or eCommerce business in profitable sales.
- Deep, hands on experience of Amazon Seller Central, global marketplaces (EU/US), advertising ecosystems and Amazon's complex supply chain/fulfilment requirements.
- Strong capability in managing complex, multi million pound P&Ls, with a laser focus on profitability, ROI and sustainable growth.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to define long term strategy while simultaneously driving short term tactical execution.
- The ability to translate complex data and business performance into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Thrives in a hyper growth environment, leading from the front to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.
- Comfortable with occasional international travel and representing the brand at the highest levels.
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Skills Required
- Experience within an eCommerce role (retail or international environment).
- Hands-on experience managing an Amazon business via Seller Central.
- Experience with EU/US Amazon markets and fashion brands.
- Strong understanding of eCommerce trends and analytics with ability to interpret data and implement evidence-based strategies.
- Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and continuous improvement processes.
- Ability to translate complex data and ideas into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities while focusing on customer experience.
- Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
