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Head of eCommerce

This role is for a Head of eCommerce, responsible for P&L management and strategic leadership in a major European market. Requires senior digital commerce experience, strong merchandising skills, and proficiency in Shopify Plus. Permanent position with competitive salary.
🌎 Country
United Kingdom
🏝️ Location
Unknown
πŸ“„ Contract
Full-time
πŸͺœ Seniority
Director
πŸ’° Range
Unknown
πŸ’± Currency
Β£ GBP
πŸ’Έ Pay
Unknown
πŸ—“οΈ Discovered
August 13, 2025
πŸ“ Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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🧠 Skills
#Shopify Plus #Shopify
Role description
This is your opportunity to run and grow a major European e-commerce business β€” with the resources, autonomy, and seniority to make a measurable impact across the UK and Europe. Our client, a global group with iconic brands is seeking an exceptional Head of Ecommerce to take full ownership of the European direct-to-consumer website. This senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, giving you the autonomy to shape the digital roadmap, drive commercial performance, and elevate the customer experience across multiple European markets. With full P&L responsibility, you will lead trading strategy, merchandising, and operational excellence to deliver sales growth, profitability, and market share. Why This Role Stands Out β€’ Lead the digital flagship for an internationally recognised brand. β€’ Full commercial ownership β€” P&L, strategy, and execution. β€’ Senior remit covering the UK and European markets. β€’ Balance strategic vision with hands-on trading and merchandising. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & P&L Ownership β€’ Own the P&L for the European e-commerce site, delivering sales, gross margin, and EBIT. β€’ Lead monthly P&L reviews, forecasts, and KPI tracking. β€’ Build and execute trading strategies that maximise profit and conversion. Merchandising & Range Planning β€’ Develop seasonal Open-to-Buy plans aligned to budget and growth objectives. β€’ Manage stock forecasting, allocation, and sell-through optimisation. β€’ Curate digital product assortments that drive customer engagement and loyalty. Marketing & Campaign Alignment β€’ Work with marketing teams to deliver an integrated commercial calendar. β€’ Balance full-price sales with strategic clearance and promotional events. β€’ Align brand campaigns to maximise digital conversion. Digital Experience & Operations β€’ Lead UX/UI improvements to increase engagement and conversion. β€’ Oversee site merchandising, markdowns, and promotional activity. β€’ Use data analytics to optimise trading and customer experience. Strategic Projects β€’ Deliver omni-channel initiatives, operational upgrades, and platform enhancements to keep the business competitive. What We’re Looking For β€’ Senior digital commerce leader with full P&L experience (fashion, sportswear, or premium consumer goods preferred). β€’ Strong merchandising, trading, and range planning expertise. β€’ Data-driven, commercially astute, and comfortable making decisive calls. β€’ Advanced knowledge of Shopify Plus (or similar enterprise platforms). β€’ Fluent in English (additional European languages a plus). Excellent Salary and Perks.