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Head of Category - eTrading
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Normanton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Category – eTrading
Hybrid / Normanton
Up to £80,000
The Advocate Group is exclusively partnering with a £500m+ UK trading business with a long-standing heritage and a broad product portfolio spanning office, facilities, seasonal, lifestyle, and general merchandise categories.
The business operates multiple direct-to-consumer websites and marketplaces, including Amazon UK & EU, TikTok Shop, Instagram, Facebook, and eBay, and is experiencing rapid growth in online and social commerce.
They are seeking a Head of Category – eTrading to lead category strategy, using marketplace insights, trend analysis, and performance data to identify high-potential products and maximise commercial performance across all channels. This is a hands-on, strategic role, working closely with the Buying Team to define product ranges, optimise assortment, and drive sales and margin growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver category strategies for core, seasonal, and spot-buy ranges
Analyse marketplace and social commerce data to identify trends, best-sellers, and opportunities
Create tailored product plans for Amazon UK/EU, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, eBay, and OnBuy
Partner with the Buying Team to source and launch products at the right specification and price
Own the category P&L, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership
Candidate Profile:
Experience in Category Management, Trading, or Buying (eCommerce or Retail)
Strong knowledge of Amazon Marketplace and social commerce platforms
Commercially minded with a track record of driving sales and margin growth
Skilled in data analysis and turning insights into actionable strategies
Collaborative and able to influence across cross-functional teams
This is a high-profile opportunity to shape category strategy across multiple online channels within a fast-growing division of a £500m+ business.
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