Ecommerce Activity Planning Lead’ at Co-op | Manchester, UK | £80K/yr – £90K/yr

Ecommerce Activity Planning Lead’

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

£80K/yr – £90K/yrSenior LevelTemporary

Posted 3 months ago

Own ecommerce strategy and monetisation across platforms with a focus on promotions, conversion, and cross-functional alignment.

Growth & Monetisation: Own ecommerce proposition across owned and partner platforms and drive monetisation decisions.
Promotions & Merchandising: Plan promotions and messaging to lift sales, basket size, and margins.
Performance & Leadership: Own conversion rate and satisfaction metrics and lead a 4-direct-report team within a 13-person group and collaborate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Shape our Ecommerce proposition across owned and partner platforms, ensuring it delivers against commercial and customer goals
Plan and deliver promotions and messaging that drive sales, increase basket size and optimise margin
Own customer performance metrics, such as conversion rate and web satisfaction scores
Work closely with our media agency to maximise monetisation opportunities across our platforms
Make sure work is aligned with wider Co-op marketing activity, so our messaging is consistent and impactful
Lead, support and develop your team, managing 4 direct reports and a wider team of 13 colleagues
Contribute to the wider quick commerce leadership team, helping shape the future of our Ecommerce offer

Requirements

Strong eCommerce experience in a similar role within an FMCG retail or trading environment
The ability to work cross-functional in a large, complex organisation
A knack for balancing long-term strategy with short-term trading priorities
Experience of leading and developing teams, creating a positive and high-performing environment
The confidence to cooperate at senior level, contributing to leadership conversations and influencing direction

Benefits

An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
Company car or £6,000 car allowance
Private healthcare for you and your family
Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
24/7 colleague support service