eCommerce Trading Manager - Bath & Body Works in Leicester

eCommerce Trading Manager – Bath & Body Works

We’re looking for an eCommerce Trading Manager to join our growing eCommerce team at NEXT and take the lead in driving the exclusive Bath & Body Works beauty brand forward. Based at the Head Office in Leicestershire, this role offers a competitive salary and great benefits.

At NEXT, we are one of the UK’s largest fashion retailers and a FTSE‑100 listed company. We sell a wide range of world‑famous brands both in‑store and online, across the UK and internationally. Our Trading team fuels UK growth by optimising online product sales on Next.co.uk across Womenswear, Menswear, Children’swear and Home. They drive exciting product launches and strategic promotions to maximise sales and brand visibility.

About the Role

As the eCommerce Trading Manager for Bath & Body Works, you will own website performance analysis, using data‑led insights to increase net sales and elevate conversion. Your responsibilities include:

• Grow sales for Bath & Body Works across the UK and on the new Total Platform website, leveraging tools such as marketing, content, navigation and search.
• Act as a brand partner and promote the brand within NEXT, driving sales through ideas, innovations, developments and marketing campaigns.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, becoming the key point of contact for Bath & Body Works.
• Identify and champion growth opportunities through data analysis of key online metrics, customer research and sales data.
• Use commercial insight to recommend ways to create a more engaging online experience for our customers.
• Apply expertise in search, navigation and commercial layouts to maintain an outstanding online offer and confidently make changes to the live site.
• Support the Beauty eCommerce Business Manager and wider online team with product and project launches.
• Continuously review search results and pages to optimise conversion and reduce bounce rates.
• Drive marketing opportunities that enhance a product’s online commercial appeal.
• Optimise the online funnel to guide customers through the shopping journey while maximising average order value.
• Create and maintain the marketing plan, ensuring it is executed on time.
• Identify, implement and drive commercial improvements through your insights.
• Develop team members through regular reviews and performance development plans.

About You

We are looking for an analytical eCommerce specialist with a passion for beauty, fashion and retail. You should have:

• Proven eCommerce Trading experience, ideally within retail.
• Analytical skills and comfort with large volumes of data.
• Experience line‑managing a team of Trading specialists.
• Organised, thorough and excited by challenges in a fast‑moving retail environment.
• Strong prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with team members at all levels.
• High motivation and a professional attitude, able to work under pressure.
• Keen interest in beauty, fashion and retail.
• Experience in Buying/Merchandising is desirable.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria\’s Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT).
• Company performance based bonus.
• Sharesave scheme.
• On‑site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas.
• 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
• Early VIP access to sale stock.
• Discounts at our Staff Shops.
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices.
• Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Financial Wellbeing support.
• Apprenticeships to grow and develop qualifications.
• Direct to Work discount for online and in‑store purchases.
• Support Networks to empower and celebrate each other.
• Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.

EEO & Accessibility

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, email (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line) or call and leave a voicemail.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Retail

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