Senior Ecommerce Executive (Kickers & Ellesse)

We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day trading and content management of our Kickers & Ellesse websites. Working with the Ecommerce Manager to develop and implement strategies that deliver against our growth ambitions. The Ecommerce Executive will play a key role in ensuring our sites are well-maintained and product is ready to sell, always ensuring we follow digital best practices. This role is Central London/Sunderland based.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

• Support the Ecommerce Manager to achieve KPIs.
• Manage day-to-day website activity, product launches, proposition changes, and content.
• Work with the Ecommerce Manager to quantify opportunities & risks.
• Respond to trading conditions to ensure plans are in place to achieve revenue lines.
• Utilise insight and data to support in shaping the Ecommerce strategy for Kickers & Ellesse.
• Utilise data and analytics to drive category performance and product sell through.
• Develop and implement ecommerce strategy to improve website performance.
• Work with the marketing team or manage digital marketers to improve quality and traffic acquisition.
• Maintain trade calendar and oversee website uploads and landing pages development.
• Communicate with key stakeholders including brand, marketing, creative and merchandising.
• Keep up to date with ecommerce trends, monitoring competitor activity online.
• Support ongoing optimisation projects across the brand.
• Work closely with the Merchandising team to ensure trading activity is supported by appropriate stock availability.
• Input into the onsite merchandising and search to ensure maximum visibility of seasonal and core stock to drive sell-through.
• Coordinate the management of promotions and offers and assist with price changes.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced digital environment.
• An understanding of commercial drivers and an ability to utilise data to make informed decisions to drive performance.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working within a matrixed organisation.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with analytical / software suites (Google Analytics, Tableau, SAP BW).
• A team player with the ability to influence and collaborate across several teams.
• Proactive and creative thinker who can bring new ideas to the table.
• You are achievement-oriented with the desire to learn and grow.
• You have forecast management experience.
• Experience of CMS platforms with the ability to learn and interpret new systems quickly.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Salary + discretionary bonus.
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.