E-Commerce Product Category Specialist

3 weeks ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Buy it direct Full time
Location: Huddersfield with hybrid working
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Bonus up to £6k per annum, hybrid working (a minimum of 3 days in office), staff discount, birthday off after a years service, health cash plan scheme, continuous learning and development

At Buy It Direct, we are transforming the eCommerce industry. From our modest beginnings, we have evolved into one of the UK's leading and rapidly expanding online retailers.

We are in search of a skilled eCommerce product category trader to become part of our vibrant Lifestyle team at our Huddersfield Head Office. As a detail-oriented e-commerce category trader, you will delve into the specifics of our lifestyle offerings, showcasing their advantages and crafting engaging narratives to boost sales and enhance our online visibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Enhance conversion rates on our website by refining the customer journey.
  • Leverage insights and experience to elevate performance through content, promotions, marketing investments, and service offerings.
  • Establish e-commerce KPIs across multiple channels, working closely with both internal and external partners.
  • Collaborate with our paid media team to optimize expenditure and maximize profitability.
  • Coordinate with essential departments such as Buying, CRM, Merchandising, Traffic, and Creative to execute category strategies.
  • Utilize insights to implement enhancements, identify new initiatives and growth opportunities, and generate data to support strategic decisions.
  • Develop content strategies, buying guides, and other resources to drive conversion and revenue.
  • Spot opportunities for personalized promotions, product suggestions, and innovative functionalities.
  • Utilize marketplaces and affiliates for clearance efforts on aged inventory.
  • Ensure that key information, specifications, infographics, and product descriptions are optimized.
  • Oversee the tone of voice across Lifestyle platforms and customer communications.
What We Are Looking For
  • Demonstrated experience in a commercial e-commerce role, preferably within product-focused retail.
  • Proficient in GA4 and various analytical tools to analyze data and enhance performance.
  • Hands-on experience with e-commerce principles and technologies, concentrating on improving the customer journey.
  • Experience collaborating with paid media and other marketing teams.
  • Driven, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and meticulous attention to detail.


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