Head of eCommerce
The Head of eCommerce is responsible for recommending and building strategic and tactical changes that drive business profitability by increasing visitors, improving conversion rates, capturing larger average order sizes and managing margin performance.
They will be at the forefront of changes in the online marketing environment to best serve the objectives of the company and ensure they stay up to date with all the advances in eCommerce activity. They will work closely with web design, UX and content teams to make sure customer experience and journey are optimised to deliver the best possible ROI.
The Head of eCommerce will also be responsible for overseeing other aspects of the website such as the advertising and content components. To be considered for such a role, employers will look for candidates with a proven track record of success in a similar ecommerce role and a solid understanding of how this links with wider marketing activity.
Salary wise outside of London the role generally pays between £60,000 to £80,000 depending on regional variance and level of experience.
Birmingham
We couldn’t limit our ethos for being a recruitment company who do things the right way to one location. That just wouldn’t be fair!
We seek to work with everyone from independent start-ups to globally renowned businesses across Birmingham, supplying them with the best marketing, PR, Creative and Sales talent.
At the heart of the West Midlands, Birmingham is where Pitch first made its mark in a city brimming with culture - it is the UK’s second city after all. A melting pot of start-ups and established businesses, Birmingham is home to a variety of agencies, financial & professional service organisations and renowned educational institutions. Birmingham also supports a strong manufacturing & engineering heritage which continues to thrive today.
Top skills in demand in Birmingham (well according to us anyway):
Birmingham has strong demand for marketing, digital and communication skillsets. These are some of the most popular roles we work in partnership with clients on.
Content Specialists
Account Handling/Management
Designers (Graphic, Digital)
Marketing + Digital Marketing Specialists
Public Relations
Project Management
SEO
PPC/ Paid Advertising
What are salaries in Birmingham like?
Providing a benchmarker for salaries, our Midlands salary survey is the perfect tool for those based in Birmingham to gain an idea of what the market is offering.
