Description We are looking for an eCommerce Trading Trainee, to join our eCommerce Trading team and kickstart their career at one of the UK’s biggest online retailers While you’ll have heard our name, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about NEXT. Like how we facilitate eCommerce for numerous other brands that don’t have the scale and know-how we do. And that after over 150 years, we’re growing faster than ever. Our eCommerce Trading teams make changes to the NEXT websites on a day to day basis, to ensure it is reflective of current sales and trends. We are constantly looking for ways to improve and exceed our customers expectations. About the role In this exciting role as an eCommerce Trading Trainee, you will learn about all areas of eCommerce trading, everything from product marketing to optimising website performance and analysing sales. We will support and train you on what it takes to run a successful website and develop you to have a successful career at NEXT. What else is involved? Learn how to review how we promote products across our websites and various marketing platforms. Receive full support to develop in-depth knowledge of search, navigation, and commercial mindset. Assist the Trading Manager and wider online team with product and project launches to drive success. Learn how to analyse sales data to identify opportunities for website enhancements and maximising revenue. Explore ways to improve product discoverability on our websites. Optimise the online customer journey by selecting the right products and content to guide customers through their shopping experience efficiently, while boosting average order value. Work with product teams to understand key products, ensuring they are nominated for homepages, emails, and marketing materials that align with sales trends. Help develop and maintain the marketing plan, ensuring its timely execution. Be shown how to use insights to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to drive continuous growth. We believe our best work happens when we’re happy. That’s why we’re flexible with flexible working. We can offer hybrid working, 3-4 days in the office per week with a day from home. What we’re looking for We are looking for someone with a desire to learn, with a helpful can-do attitude. You will be organised and thorough, and excited by a challenge. As this role works with data, we are looking for someone analytical with the ability to interpret and understand data, and an interest in marketing & being creative, too. Great communication skills are essential and the ability to work to deadlines. If you have all of the skills above, with a passion for eCommerce and Fashion - this is the place for you, and your career Next steps If your application is shortlisted, you will receive an invite to complete a video application by Friday 21st February 2025. If your video application is successful, you will be invited to an assessment centre taking place at NEXT Head Office on Tuesday 11th March 2025 and Wednesday 12th March 2025. Benefits Competitive starting salary of £26,200 Flexible working options Annual company performance based bonus Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in NEXT and claim your share of our success Annual Pay Reward Pension 3% Employer/ 5% Employee 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (can also buy/sell up to 3 days) 25% staff discount and free next day delivery to desk for online purchases A newly refurbished subsidised restaurant and bar Staff shops in Yorkshire and Leicestershire Juice bar and coffee shop Gympass - discounted gym membership Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas Onsite nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester A digital GP healthcare service & loads more