Gillies of Broughty Ferry Limited is a long established Home Furnishings retailer with stores throughout the North and East of Scotland. Employing over 200 people, the business has been in the same family ownership since it started 130 years ago.
Throughout its existence, the company has offered high quality products and service to its customers, traditionally from its stores but increasingly in the last few years also through its online presence. Continuing expansion of the online offering has created an opportunity for the right person with the right experience to join the team at Gillies as Ecommerce Manager.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

We are looking for someone who has experience within a similar ecommerce role.
The Ecommerce Manager position requires an organised, analytical person with strong technical skills, with the ability to multitask effectively and to problem-solve when needed. They must be able to manage a small team of people and delegate tasks based on skills. As they will be reporting to Senior Management on a regular basis, the Ecommerce Manager must possess a high standard of both written and verbal communication skills to ensure that ideas and strategies about technical matters are communicated effectively.
They must be able to demonstrate a strong grasp of modern technology and mainstream social media platforms. They must also have relevant experience of MS Excel, HTML, E-commerce Platforms, Financial Analysis, search engine optimization and Analytical Software, e.g. Google Analytics.
The job of an Ecommerce Manager can be unpredictable and working outwith normal office hours may be required from time to time, so a flexible approach is required. As retail markets can change quickly, new developments may require a quick overhaul of the company’s strategy. Thus, the ideal candidate will be able to change strategies and rethink conventional wisdom at any time.

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