Global Category Trading Assistant

About the Company

Secret Sales is a leading premium e-commerce platform specializing in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty products. It operates a unique model to manage excess inventory by allowing brands and retailers to sell non-full price stock directly to consumers, thereby preserving brand value, increasing profitability, and attracting new customers. With a portfolio of over 4,500 luxury and high street brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Coast, and adidas, Secret Sales offers an appealing and stylish shopping experience. The company reaches over 100 million unique users yearly and operates seven sites across five countries: the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Sweden. It is recognized as a fast-growing global player in online retail.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist the Trading Manager in daily and weekly reporting on category and partner/brand performance to help identify opportunities to increase GMV (Gross Merchandise Value).
• Perform in-depth analyses of brand and partner metrics, including stock levels, pricing strategies, and site presentation, recommending actions to enhance results.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Business Development teams by sharing data insights to boost GMV and improve conversion rates.
• Conduct competitor and market analyses to support informed trading decisions.
• Help execute the Trading Calendar strategy on site and email campaigns by developing a strong understanding of brands and products offered.
• Review and communicate new stock arrivals and promotional campaigns as they launch on the platform.
• Support onboarding of new brands and products, ensuring accuracy of product details such as language, descriptions, and delivery information.
• Manage onsite URL creation and category organization to optimize navigation and user experience.
• Monitor all website territories to guarantee commercial viability, correct product data, and smooth site functionality.
• Coordinate with CRM and Trading teams to craft compelling email briefs featuring the most attractive offers and smooth customer journeys to maximize engagement and conversion.
• Proofread CRM emails across all markets for commercial correctness.
• Continuously track competitor activity and value propositions, highlighting any potential risks or opportunities to enhance business performance.
• Administer promotional codes including creation, setup, onsite visibility, and performance tracking.
• Identify and nominate high-potential SKUs, brands, and categories to affiliate partners to drive additional GMV growth.

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining effective professional relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for interpreting data, sales reporting, and analyzing profitability.
• Experience or familiarity with trading and marketplace operational procedures, particularly in e-commerce or retail sectors.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and well-organized to excel in a remote working environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools or software is desirable.
• An interest or experience in the fashion and retail industry adds value; experience in international markets is a plus.