JD Group Plc
Digital Trading Executive - JDUK
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Digital Trading Executive – JDUK
Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gymwear, with a global presence spanning multiple markets.
Founded with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and became a FTSE100 company in 2019. We’re committed to growing as a people-led, innovative, and customer-focused organisation that delivers operational excellence—while spotting new opportunities for growth.
We seek a Digital Trading Executive to collaborate with the Trading Manager, ensuring we meet commercial targets for sales, gross profit volume (GPV), and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT). Your role will focus on planning, relationship-building, and performance-driven strategies across eCommerce and digital channels.
Role Overview
You will:
- Collaborate with the Trading Manager to ensure commercial targets are hit.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive trading plan.
- Build strong relationships with digital channel teams and buying/merchandising functions.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Performance Optimisation
- Continuously review website content and customer journeys for multi-device consistency (web, mobile, app).
- Analyse and optimise navigation and site structure to boost visitor/buyer conversion rates.
- Monitor seasonal trading trends to introduce new brands and ranges that drive sales.
- Conduct regular website walk-throughs across all platforms.
- Adjust plans based on retail performance data.
- Benchmark competitors to identify emerging trends and potential opportunities.
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Promotions & Campaigns
- Test and track the effectiveness of promotional mechanics.
- Support during critical trading periods (e.g., peak sales seasons).
- Review weekly performance, identify gaps, and propose corrective actions.
- Daily sales tracking, pinpointing weaknesses and taking action to:
- Increase sales.
- Ensure optimal stock availability.
- Track, analyse, and improve slow-sell inventory.
- Recommend markdowns and promotional events aligned with brand strategy, then measure and report on results.
Digital Execution & Coordination
- Work with Merchandise teams to ensure seamless order fulfilment from digital warehouses.
- Ensure digital campaign consistency across teams.
- Provide Marketing support for 3rd-party brand campaign execution.
- Monitor key website metrics to align performance with financial targets.
- Share insights and learnings across trading and country teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Manage relationships with digital merchandising counterparts.
- Provide additional brand relationship support.
- Establish connections with Buying & Merchandising teams.
- Work closely with digital teams: Marketing, Content, Social, and Copywriting.
- Develop and nurture relationships with the Marketing function.
Role Objectives & KPIs
Your focus will be on:
- Driving trading performance to meet agreed targets.
- Implementing best practices across trading operations.
- Building skills through collaboration with the wider trading team.
- Strengthening B&M (Buy/Merchandise) team relationships.
- Identifying growth opportunities and mitigating threats.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Proven trading experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Confident working with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Google Analytics).
- Strong understanding of eCommerce fundamentals, including:
- Merchandising
- Performance Marketing
- Sales and profit analysis
- Self-driven, able to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
- Skilled in organisation and time management.
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities—collaborative and a team player.
- Familiarity with reporting tools: Power BI, Google Analytics (GA), Grafana, and Excel.
Key Technical & Industry Knowledge
- Trading Calendar understanding (seasonal and peak periods).
- Profit & loss (P&L) awareness.
- Launch management strategies.
- Marketing channel coordination.
- Wider market knowledge: Competitors, benchmarks, and industry trends.
Why Join Us?
At JD Sports, our colleagues are the driving force behind our success. In return, we offer: ✅ Staff Discounts – Shop at JD Group brands and save. ✅ Personal Development – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. ✅ A supportive, collaborative culture+
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