Job Description
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Role: eCommerce Category Trader – Lifestyle
Company: Buy It Direct
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Position: Full-time – permanent – 4 days office-based / 1 day home working
At Buy It Direct, we don’t just sell products; we shape the online shopping experience. We’re looking for a commercially minded eCommerce Category Trader to join our Lifestyle team and take full ownership of a product category. This is a hands-on role where you’ll optimise the customer journey, drive conversion, and maximise basket value while collaborating across multiple teams to grow your category.
About You
Commercially driven, with experience in a product-focused eCommerce role, ideally within retail.
Confident using GA4 and other analytical tools to interpret data and make commercial decisions.
Strong product knowledge, able to use insight and experience to improve the customer journey and highlight product benefits.
A self-starter with energy, ambition, and the ability to work at pace in a fast-moving environment.
Collaborative and able to influence stakeholders across multiple teams.
Numerate, analytical, and highly detail-oriented.
The Role
Own and actively trade your category end-to-end, driving conversion, basket value, and profitable growth.
Collaborate with Buying, CRM, Merchandising, Traffic, and Creative teams to deliver category plans.
Manage marketing critical paths to ensure key deadlines are met.
Identify opportunities for customer intent-based promotion, personalisation, product recommendations, attach items and other opportunities based on your experience and knowledge of the customer category.
Use insight, experience, and product knowledge to improve the customer journey, reduce friction points, and enhance UX.
Manage category hierarchies, attribution, and navigation to maximise discoverability and conversion.
Support the Irish market through collaboration with PPC and SEO stakeholders.
Work with Merchandising and Buying to create and deliver promotional plans.
Track performance, identify category gaps, and proactively highlight new initiatives and functionality opportunities.
What You’ll Need
A commercial mindset and the drive to take full ownership of your category.
Confidence to build relationships and influence teams across the business.
A collaborative, open approach, you love working with others to make things happen.
The energy to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing eCommerce environment.
A passion for products and creating brilliant online shopping experiences.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a sharp eye for the details that matter.
If you’re ready to take ownership, shape the customer journey, and make a real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Role: eCommerce Category Trader – Lifestyle
Company: Buy It Direct
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Position: Full-time – permanent – 4 days office-based / 1 day home working
At Buy It Direct, we don’t just sell products; we shape the online shopping experience. We’re looking for a commercially minded eCommerce Category Trader to join our Lifestyle team and take full ownership of a product category. This is a hands-on role where you’ll optimise the customer journey, drive conversion, and maximise basket value while collaborating across multiple teams to grow your category.
About You
Commercially driven, with experience in a product-focused eCommerce role, ideally within retail.
Confident using GA4 and other analytical tools to interpret data and make commercial decisions.
Strong product knowledge, able to use insight and experience to improve the customer journey and highlight product benefits.
A self-starter with energy, ambition, and the ability to work at pace in a fast-moving environment.
Collaborative and able to influence stakeholders across multiple teams.
Numerate, analytical, and highly detail-oriented.
The Role
Own and actively trade your category end-to-end, driving conversion, basket value, and profitable growth.
Collaborate with Buying, CRM, Merchandising, Traffic, and Creative teams to deliver category plans.
Manage marketing critical paths to ensure key deadlines are met.
Identify opportunities for customer intent-based promotion, personalisation, product recommendations, attach items and other opportunities based on your experience and knowledge of the customer category.
Use insight, experience, and product knowledge to improve the customer journey, reduce friction points, and enhance UX.
Manage category hierarchies, attribution, and navigation to maximise discoverability and conversion.
Support the Irish market through collaboration with PPC and SEO stakeholders.
Work with Merchandising and Buying to create and deliver promotional plans.
Track performance, identify category gaps, and proactively highlight new initiatives and functionality opportunities.
What You’ll Need
A commercial mindset and the drive to take full ownership of your category.
Confidence to build relationships and influence teams across the business.
A collaborative, open approach, you love working with others to make things happen.
The energy to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing eCommerce environment.
A passion for products and creating brilliant online shopping experiences.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a sharp eye for the details that matter.
If you’re ready to take ownership, shape the customer journey, and make a real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Product Trader - Lifestyle position is now open for candidates interested in the Counter Sales Jobs sector. This role in Huddersfield offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Counter Sales Jobs is a plus.
