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Ecommerce Trading Manager

Reading, United Kingdom

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job ID JR-9256

Job Status Employee – Fixed Term

Category Digital

Date posted May 25, 2026

Ecommerce Trading Manager

Because we strive to put people first.  
Culture, our way. 

Digital at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.  


What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  


What You’ll Do as an Ecommerce Trading Manager (12 Months-Fixed Term Contract)

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

  • Lead and execute the department trading strategy, including forecasting, planning, and delivery of commercial targets
  • Align cross-functional teams (Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Operations) to drive cohesive trading performance
  • Optimise on-site experience and merchandising to improve customer journeys and conversion rates
  • Own and deliver the trading calendar, ensuring successful execution of key campaigns and peak moments
  • Leverage data and analytics to optimise stock levels, maximise sales opportunities, and achieve key KPIs
  • Build stakeholder engagement and lead a high-performing ecommerce team while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: 

  • 4+ years of experience in an Ecommerce or Fashion Merchandising role
  • Relevant qualification in a business, commerce or fashion related subject, or equivalent experience 
  • Strong data management and analytical skills, with proven ability of leveraging data to drive commercial results
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and self-prioritise workload where needed 
  • Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying commercial opportunities and areas for process improvement
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, guide and mentor while ensuring the team achieves its goals
  • Demonstrated experience of being a collaborative team player 

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.  

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.    

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

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