We are looking for an eCommerce Business Manager to join our eCommerce UK Trading team! Located from the Next Head Office in Enderby, with a competitive salary range and alongside great benefits!

About The Role

The UK Trading team fuels UK growth by optimising online product sales on Next.co.uk across Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear and Home. They drive exciting product launches and strategic promotions to maximise sales and brand visibility.

As the eCommerce Business Manager for Brands, you will take the lead as the key contact within the NEXT eCommerce department, acting as the vital link between our product teams and the digital marketplace. This isn't just about oversight; you will run your assigned Fashion Brands as a distinct business unit, driving the strategy across trading, marketing and every digital touch point. Leveraging your commercial insight and product expertise, you will set the vision to optimise performance and take our brand sales to the next level

What You’ll Be Doing

Conversion & AOV Growth:

Lead the continuous optimisation of Fashion Brands performance on site, implementing data backed tactics to increase conversion rates and strategically stretch Average Order Value (AOV).

Data Driven Trading:

Analyse the end to end sales funnel to identify friction points. Translate digital insights into actionable trading initiatives that improve commercial yield and operational efficiency.

Search & Navigation Optimisation:

Oversee the optimisation of search terms, redirects, and synonyms to optimise discoverability, and enhance attribution to drive high-intent traffic to Product Detail Pages.

Strategic Stakeholder Management:

Deepen partnerships with internal Product Teams to understand key product moments to amplify across marketing. Confidently present performance metrics and profit-focused priorities to Senior Management.

Trend & Innovation Leadership:

Ensure the digital storefront reflects macro fashion trends and seasonal shifts. Drive onsite innovation and owned-media marketing to maintain a competitive market position.

Team Development:

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of eCommerce Traders, fostering a culture of professional excellence and driving personal development to meet collective sales targets.

What You’ll Bring

Experience working as a Trading Manager / Senior Trading Manager, within eCommerce or Retail.

Strong understanding of analytics, user behaviour and eCommerce trends

Experience in collaborating with cross functional teams and managing relationships with third-party platforms and vendors.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement data driven strategies.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Proficiency in using eCommerce platforms and analytics tools.

A passion for delivering an exceptional shopping experience and a customer centric mindset.

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 & up to 15% off Branded Beauty

Early VIP access to sale stock

Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops

Restaurants with great food at amazing prices

Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services

Free on-site parking

Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing

Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification

Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store

Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more