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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Ecommerce - **Company:** CW Sellors Group Ltd - **Location:** Ashbourne, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £55,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools, Shopify, Sitemaps (XML), Tools for Reporting - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e50624f8fb6ea77 ## About the Role Proven experience in an ecommerce management role, with demonstrable ownership of a multi-product or multi-site operation - Strong working knowledge of Shopify (or comparable platform) including catalogue management, theme settings and analytics - Solid understanding of SEO principles and the ability to implement technical and on-page improvements directly or in close coordination with a development team - Comfortable working with data: able to draw meaningful commercial insight from Google Analytics 4, Search Console and platform reporting tools - Excellent written English with the ability to produce polished, brand-appropriate copy independently - A self-starter who takes full ownership of their workload and proactively solves problems without requiring close supervision - Willing and able to carry out detailed, admin-intensive tasks (from bulk catalogue updates to image optimisation) without delegating to others - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Desirable - Experience working within a luxury, heritage, or premium retail brand - Familiarity with SEO agency management and the ability to direct and interrogate agency output - Experience with email marketing platforms and campaign delivery - Knowledge of Google Merchant Centre, product feed management, and shopping campaigns - Experience supporting or managing paid search (PPC) activity - An appreciation for fine jewellery, watches, or British heritage goods, * E-commerce: 3 years (preferred) ## Description This is a hands-on, ownership-level role for an ecommerce professional who combines strategic understanding with genuine willingness to do the work themselves. We are not in a position to build out a large team or outsource development tasks just yet, so the right candidate will be comfortable operating as a capable individual contributor whilst setting the direction for the function. You will take full ownership of the day-to-day management, performance and improvement of our three ecommerce platforms, from technical SEO remediation and catalogue cleansing to conversion rate improvements and content development. This role sits at the centre of our commercial recovery and growth agenda. Done well, it has the scope to grow significantly. Responsibilities Platform Management & Daily Operations - Own the day-to-day running of all three Shopify-powered ecommerce websites: C.W. Sellors, Jura Watches and W.Hamond - Manage product catalogues, ensuring accuracy of listings, imagery, descriptions and pricing across all platforms - Monitor and report on site performance using Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console and Shopify analytics - Ensure checkout functionality, payment options and customer journeys are working correctly at all times - Act as first point of escalation for platform-related technical issues SEO & Technical Remediation - Lead the implementation of the defined SEO action list across Jura Watches, C.W. Sellors and W. Hamond - Manage and quality-control technical fixes including broken link resolution, canonical URL corrections, alt text population, redirect strategy and XML sitemap improvements - Manage Google Search Console submissions, de-indexing requests and crawl coverage monitoring - Oversee ongoing meta description, H1 and on-page content improvements as part of a structured programme Conversion Rate & Customer Experience - Identify and prioritise conversion rate improvements across all three platforms, using data to validate decisions - Work to ensure the online customer experience reflects the quality and refinement of our boutique environments - Support the progressive reintroduction of paid media campaigns (PPC and shopping) as platform foundations are restored Content & Product - Write and improve product descriptions across all three sites in the C.W. 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