Head of Category - eTrading

EVO Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distribution company in the UK is seeking a Head of Category – eTrading to drive product strategy and performance across multiple online channels. You will define category strategies, identify high-potential products, and leverage your eCommerce expertise to optimize sales and margin. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in category management. This position offers exceptional infrastructure and significant opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Exceptional infrastructure

Real opportunity for progression

Entrepreneurial team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Category Management, Trading, or Buying within eCommerce or retail.
• Strong knowledge of Amazon Marketplace and social commerce platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills – confident interpreting large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Define category strategies for core, seasonal, and spot‑buy ranges.
• Identify high‑potential products and optimize assortments for Amazon and social platforms.
• Own the category P&L, driving sales, margin, and stock‑turn performance.

Skills

Category Management

eCommerce knowledge

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Collaborative approach

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Amazon Analytics

Helium 10

Jungle Scout

Job description

Head of Category – eTrading

Join Evo eTrading – Driving Growth Across Marketplaces & Social Commerce. Evo eTrading is part of the Evo Group, a £500m+ business with deep expertise in wholesale distribution, logistics, and next‑day delivery of over 24,000 products. We trade across Amazon UK & EU, TikTok Shop, Instagram, Facebook, eBay and our own D2C sites including Staples and Find My Supplies. As we accelerate our growth, we’re looking for a Head of Category – eTrading to lead product strategy and trading performance across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Define category strategies for core, seasonal, and spot‑buy ranges
• Identify high‑potential products and optimise assortments for Amazon, TikTok, and social platforms
• Create tailored promotional calendars and pricing strategies for each channel
• Partner with the Buying Team to source and launch products at the right spec and price
• Own the category P&L, driving sales, margin, and stock‑turn performance
• Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in Category Management, Trading, or Buying within eCommerce or retail
• Strong knowledge of Amazon Marketplace and social commerce platforms
• Excellent analytical skills – confident interpreting large datasets and turning insights into action
• Commercial acumen with a passion for spotting trends and short‑term wins
• Collaborative approach – able to influence cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Amazon Analytics, Helium 10, Jungle Scout, or similar

Why Join Evo eTrading

• Be part of a £500m+ group with exceptional infrastructure and buying power
• Shape our marketplace and social commerce strategy across multiple platforms
• Join an entrepreneurial team where ideas turn into action quickly
• Real opportunity for progression as Evo’s eTrading division continues to expand

Ready to lead category strategy in one of the UK’s fastest‑growing eCommerce divisions? Apply now and help us define what we sell, when we sell it, and where we sell it best.