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Closed CLOSING DATE: 13/04/2014

JLM Stock Solutions

Graduate E-Commerce Executive

HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:
13/04/2014
Skill:
IT
Region:
Dunbartonshire
Salary
£18,000 - £20,000
Length:
12 months
Ref code
FZHLTUQCNE

Placement summary

We are an international wholesaler of branded sports and fashion. We are now looking for a graduate e-commerce executive to join our office in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow for an exciting 12 month graduate placement opportunity. The role is based around the global management and expansion of our marketplace activity and would suit a graduate who has qualifications in either Business, Marketing, Fashion or ICT. The placement could convert to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Job description

Project Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to work with a growing company with the exposure to some major brands. Ideally would be suited to a candidate's first jump into managing online sales channels and website campaigns. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing the existing website, online sales platforms and marketing campaigns. Candidates will be responsible for servicing existing clients and actively seeking to expand our client base through effective social networking channels. Data analysis to identify site improvements and sales opportunities.  

Specifically, you will take responsibility for the revenue growth of the eBay and Amazon marketplace and the development, trading and growth of future global marketplaces. What's more, in this role, the successful candidate will have plenty of scope to advance their skills and develop their career.

Placement Objectives

Objectives of the placement include:

  • Increasing our global client base
  • Developing our online sales channels
  • Working closely with  to maximise multichannel sales and profit
  • Seeking to optimise short and long term sales returns
  • Campaign co-ordination

Role Description

This is a varied and interesting role which will be based around the following tasks:

  • Effective management of online sale channels including JLM's wholesale website, to drive the acquisition of new customers whilst retaining existing customers across the UK and International markets.
  • Planning and Management of mail campaigns.
  • Involvement in large client orders.
  • Preparation of quartely public warehouse sales. 
  • Recommend direct promotions to drive incremental sales via customer loyalty, cross sell, increasing AOV, targeting a new customer base etc. 
  • Master data, product photography, copy, product descriptions, price books

Qualifications

HND or Degree with either a Fashion, ICT, Marketing or Business discipline

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

  • Keen interest in customer buying behaviour, trends and the science behind shopping decisions
  • Commercially aware to maximise sales and profit opportunities
  • Good communication and excellent team player
  • Enthusiasm and passion for the web
  • Ability to work to deadlines both alone and with the team
  • Passion for fashion/lifestyle brands
  • An eye for product images, editing though the use of photoshop or gimp
  • Must be confident in the use of excel

Desirable Skills

  • Experience of extracting and utilising data from a web analytics tool e.g Google Analytics
  • PC literate - Excel (intermediate/advanced)
  • Knowledge of the product lifecycle and supply chain process

Benefits

Company benefits

We offer a generous package of two full weeks holiday at Christmas and New year plus an additional 18 days inclusive of statutory or local holidays.

Hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 9-5pm and Friday 9-4pm. 

We also hold a public warehouse sale once a quarter on a Saturday. You would receive a day back in lieu.

There is also the opportunity to earn Bonus. 

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a free two day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Bishopbriggs, Glasgow

18/04/2014

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

28/04/2014

Company information

We have been working as a global wholesaler since 2005. JLM is a small family run company who pride themselves in their team spirit and investing in the future of recently graduated students. We provide the support to develop individuals in their skills and experience. We are set on the future growth of the company and look for enthusiatic indivduals who have a passion to excel with a keen interest in brands/fashion.

Other

Company website: www.jlmstocksolutions.co.uk