Online Assistant Trading Manager

We are looking for a Online Assistant Trade Manager to join out lovely team here at Harrods. The key responsibility of this role is to meet and maximise divisional sales and operations under the guidance of the Trading Manager

About the Role

As the Online Assistant Trade Manager you will support the Trading Manager as well as overseeing the work of the Online Trading Assistant. The role requires an efficient professional who is detail oriented, accurate, highly organised, proactive, flexible, with good commercial awareness and ability in analysing figures and data.

You will also:

• Assess productivity of the online range throughout each season.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Harrods divisional positioning in the greater market.
• Own and develop the domestic and international merchandising strategy of divisional product landing pages
• Working cross collaboratively to facilitate A/B testing modules to maximise customer experience and boost conversion
• Be managing the Assistant; overseeing their daily tasks and monitoring performances.

About You

You must have previous experience in an Online Trading Assistant position with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel. The ideal candidate should demonstrate composure and resilience in handling multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will be a strong communicator, who excels in organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. You will have a strong understanding of trade reporting and analytics tools,  and a good understanding of  brand and industry knowledge of current activity, trends and positioning.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods