Online Trading Manager

Job description / Role

A leading retail group based in Kuwait is currently seeking an Online Trading Manager for one of their fashion brands. This person will be responsible for scoping, planning and managing the execution of the online channel strategy and plans for the brand website across multiple markets and regions in order to achieve company financial and business objectives. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of competitive positioning, management of commercial processes, and maximisation of business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
* Engaging in effective merchandising and trading of products online in multiple operating market(s) and regions in order to drive the success of the brand's online channels in the Middle East
* Development of online brand budget and commercial / trading plan and execution
* Identifying opportunities to further improve on site customer experience and conversion rates
* Development of promotional and marketing plan with regional brand and marketing teams
* Leading the brand online team (Merchandising, Design, Content & Localisation) to deliver world-class product presentation and merchandising of products within their specified categories.
* Develop strong relationships with key online team members and brand team stakeholders to achieve budgeted sales and profitability objectives
* Ensure effective digital marketing delivery in order to support the multi-channel promotion plan across all key digital channels, all the while remaining responsible for delivering sales and margin targets against budget and short term forecasts

Requirements

* 7 years' experience in ecommerce product/category merchandising within the retail sector
* Multi-channel retail experience
* ecommerce experience at a senior management level, including both strategy development and implementation.
* Strong interpersonal and networking skills
* Analytical and statistical

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.