E-Commerce Manager (Kingston) - Active Home Centre

E-COMMERCE MANAGER 

Are you passionate about managing websites? Do you love sales?  Are you results driven & a team player? If that’s a yes, then this job is for you. 

We are currently seeking a self-motivating candidate to fill the position of E-Commerce Manager. The successful candidate will develop and implement the company’s web-based strategy to promote the brand, attract visitors and potential leads, and generate internet sales.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining our E-Commerce website. 

• Main Responsibilities 
• Responsible for determining the format and features of the website in order to maximize clarity and ease of navigation for customers
• Liaise with web designers to alter the website where needed
• Lead the roll out of e-commerce platform working closely with web designers & internal stakeholders
• Oversee and manage the ecommerce department hiring, supervising and training where necessary
• Develop and implement ecommerce strategy in order to improve website performance and e-sales
• Examine sales-related metrics to inform restock & sales
• Collaborates with web design company and marketing team to monitor and improve search engine optimization (SEO) results for the company’s website
• Reviewing of security checkout pages and procedures
• Manage budget and plan for e-marketing expenditures
• Ensuring website copy and content is current and up-do date working closely with Marketing team
• Work with IT Department to evaluate website architecture and navigation to ensure a consistent high-quality customer user experience
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager on strategic development and implementation of the Active’s online and digital presence to provide a consistent and compelling message.
• Research and development – keeping abreast of new developments in the e-marketing world
• Manage and build effective relationships with team members and external suppliers

 Degree or Equivalent Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Business Management or Marketing Communications
• 3- 5 years’ work experience as E-Commerce Manager role or similar position

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem solving skills
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills & ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent content creation skills
• Great understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Pay Per Click(PPC)
• Proficient with HTML, HTML 5, CSS Design, Cross browser and cross platform compatibility, Python, PHP & Java Script
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Suite, Content Management Systems & W3C Web Standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Work outside normal working hours (irregular working hours and be on call)
• May be required to lift IT related equipment
• Working at remote location via use of VPN

If interested please submit cover letter and resume by October 30, 2020 to: careers@activetradersltd.com.

We look forward to growing with you. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.