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Digital Manager - Retail/Fashion Brand

added: July 2012
(Creative Resources)

A global leading retail and fashion brand based in London are currently seeing a highly skilled and equally experienced Digital Manager for their very busy and successful ecommerce department.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination and running of the e-commerce channels, liaising with content managers and marketers responsible for the copy, designers responsible for the look and feel and merchandisers responsible for the product.
  • Manage web content manager and their web production team to ensure relevant content is made to attract visitors and drive sales.
  • Develop the content and usability of the Brands digital portfolio across web and mobile channels to provide the customer with an easy to use, e-commerce website inspired by the in-store shopping experience and driving conversion.
  • Develop systems and processes to enable Multi-channel Retailing and International Trading.
  • Take the broader Brand Strategy and translate it into an effective online commerce strategy.
  • Responsible for ensuring the production quality of the site, both content and presentation is set and maintained.
  • Manage the internal process of communication between the IT web development team, Group E-commerce team and the Brand website team ensuring that resource and time is available and planned to deliver agreed website projects within time and budgets.
  • Manage relationships with third party providers on agreed projects to deliver a better customer journey
  • Manage the communication of e-commerce projects to the business with particular emphasis on the project sponsors (Department Heads) e.g. internal newsletter.
  • Alongside the E-Commerce Marketing Manager, develop and deliver an ‘Attract, Retain and Return’ strategy particularly focusing on “Retain”, ensuring a memorable shopping experience and regular return e.g. Content, features, functionality, navigation, product range, images.
  • Support the marketing promotional calendars of the brands, incorporating the main call to action, hero products and promotional features.
  • Analyse web analytics to understand ways of improving the customer journey

KEY SKILLS

  • Strong editorial skills

  • Strong project management skills

  • Good problem solving skills – can overcome issues, propose solutions and make commercial decisions

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Good understanding of web usability and how to implement best practice

  • Works with others and is able to influence and communicate effectively at all levels

  • Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast past environment

  • High attention to detail

  • Enthusiasm, energy and determination to achieve results

  • Passion for on-line industry

KEY INTERFACES

  • Head of E-Commerce
  • Other members of E-Commerce team
  • IT Functions
  • Customer Services
  • Creative Design team
  • Marketing team
  • Peers in other Brands

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: dean@creativerecruitment.co.uk

Please mention Fashion Monitor when applying for this position.