Head of Ecommerce

Electronic Cigarettes Ltd
Peterborough, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Payment Systems Shopify Systems Integration

Job description

This is a key role in the business, offering real autonomy and the chance to shape the future of our online operation. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will lead an e-commerce team and work closely with the marketing, customer service, operations, and development teams to drive continued online growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience., * Lead the digital trading strategy across five high-volume websites

  • Drive revenue growth, conversion performance, customer engagement, and retention
  • Manage key online trading KPIs, including conversion rate, AOV, and website revenue
  • Oversee website performance, user experience, onsite merchandising, and promotional activity
  • Work closely with developers and third-party agencies to implement improvements and new functionality
  • Use analytics and customer behaviour data to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
  • Manage and support an e-commerce team
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns and landing pages for maximum performance
  • Oversee ecommerce platforms, integrations, payment systems, and digital tools

Requirements

Do you have experience in SEO?, We are looking for a commercially driven and hands-on Head of Ecommerce to lead the performance and growth of our established online retail business, operating across five high-volume websites., * Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior ecommerce or online retail role

  • Proven experience driving growth within a high-volume retail environment
  • Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms such as Shopify
  • Experience managing websites, online trading, CRO, and digital merchandising
  • Strong commercial awareness and analytical decision-making skills
  • Previous experience managing or mentoring a team
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategy and day-to-day execution
  • This is a hybrid role based in Peterborough, with a minimum of 3 mandatory office days per week.
  • Full right to work in the UK, * Do you have more than 5 years of experience in a senior Ecommerce position?

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Casual dress
  • Work from home
  • On-site parking, * Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff discount
  • Access to an employee rewards platform

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home

About the company

We are an established UK retailer in the vaping industry, operating multiple successful e-commerce websites and serving customers nationwide. We are a fast-moving, commercially focused business, offering the right candidate the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing online retail operation.

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