Assistant Trader

Fenwick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large independent department store group in Greater London is seeking a Digital Assistant Trader to join their Digital Trading team. The successful candidate will manage online merchandising, provide trade analysis, and coordinate promotional campaigns. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a passion for eCommerce. Experience with relevant tools such as Excel and Google Analytics is beneficial. The role offers a hybrid working model and great employee perks including discounts and annual leave.

Benefits

Up to 25% discount at Fenwick stores

33 days annual leave

WeCare - 24/7 GP support

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in eCommerce environment advantageous.
• Analytical mindset necessary to drive sales and profit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage online merchandising and optimise performance.
• Provide regular trade reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate campaigns and brand launches effectively.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-focused

Ecommerce experience

Microsoft Excel

Google Analytics

Shopify

Communication skills

Tools

Klaviyo

Nosto

Job description

Do you want to be part of the evolving Digital landscape at Fenwick? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Digital Trading team as a Digital Assistant Trader in our non-fashion categories!

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays)
• ‘Perks*’ - a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Hybrid Working (Typically Thursday and Friday working from home).

About the role

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Digital Trading Manager to manage online merchandising, optimisation, reporting and forecasting, ensuring the smooth delivery of trade plans and contributing directly to our digital sales targets. With your analytical mindset and keen eye for opportunity, you’ll play an important part in shaping how our products are presented online to engage and inspire customers.

As an Assistant Trader, you’ll support with regular trade reporting and analysis, providing insights on sales, stock, conversion and customer behaviour to help influence category strategy. You’ll assist with coordinating campaigns, brand launches and seasonal opportunities, ensuring products are well-merchandised across the site and that key trends are reflected in our offer. You’ll also contribute to enhancing the customer experience through optimising search results, curating edits for key trading moments, and supporting testing on content, launches and digital journeys.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly numerate, detail-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced digital environment. Experience in eCommerce and knowledge of digital merchandising principles is advantageous, alongside confidence using tools such as Excel, Google Analytics, Shopify, Nosto or Klaviyo. Most importantly, you’ll be eager to learn, able to prioritise effectively, and confident working cross-functionally with teams across Buying & Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Analytics.

What we are looking for in a candidate…

• Experience in an eCommerce environment is advantageous with an understanding of Digital Merchandising principles including colour and trend.
• An analytical and numerate mind is a must to drive sales and profit.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Producing insights to help influence category plans and enhance customer’s experience.
• Build relationships & effectively working with branded partners.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, Shopify, Nosto & Klaviyo, all advantageous.

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!