You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
eCommerce Trading Lead
- Job ID
- Job ID 76153
- Team
- Team Digital & Marketing
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Temp
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 07/10/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 21/10/2026
Summary
We are looking for an eCommerce Trading Lead to join our UK Trading team and be at the forefront of our UK growth! Based at our Head Office in Leicestershire, this role offers a competitive salary alongside an industry leading benefits package!
The Role:
The UK Trading team fuels UK growth by optimising online product sales on next.co.uk across Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear and Home. They drive exciting product launches and strategic promotions to maximise sales and brand visibility.
As the eCommerce Trading Lead within our UK Trading team, you will play a pivotal role delivering our Next Onsite Advertising (NextAds) strategy. You will bring a creative edge to online trading, collaborating with stakeholders to create marketing plans and Ads that deliver a truly inspirational customer experience while utilising commercial insights to drive incremental growth.
What You’ll Take On:
- Oversee the end to end delivery of NextAds onsite marketing placements, from creative refresh rotations to building ads within our CMS, leveraging offshore teams to scale efficiency.
- Review and report on the commercial performance of ads to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Work closely with Paid Media teams to align with and leverage existing marketing campaigns on site.
- Support the Business Manager with management of the NextAds team workload and driving critical paths through to completion.
- You will attend all relevant internal and external meetings, maintaining accurate administration of key business documents.
- Contribute ideas for A/B tests and other optimisation initiatives to continually improve onsite advertising performance and the overall customer journey.
- Work with creative teams to ensure template, copy & assets are optimised for best performance.
- Collaborate with divisional trading teams to ensure onsite ads are featuring relevant products to help drive conversion for each division.
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous experience working within an eCommerce Trading role, ideally at Lead level.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to a range of audiences and influence to win support for positive change and new ideas.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and user behavior insights to inform commercial decisions.
- Experience with working in a CMS would be an advantage
- A good visual eye and experience working in a fashion based retailer.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced retail environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
- A clear sense of vision, direction and belief, with perseverance and a desire to succeed.
Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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Team Overview
The Digital & Marketing team brings creativity, technology, and insight together. From bold campaigns and boundary-pushing design to product innovation, digital evolution, and vital data support, these teams shape seamless experiences and drive the business forward.
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