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Head of Ecommerce - Renfrewshire

Head of Ecommerce

Ecommerce is going through a revolution, with a growth of the D2C model allowing some manufacturers to cut out retailers altogether. That’s not to say that traditional retail operations are going away, of course – it’s a model that offers sales benefits to manufacturers and offers choice to consumers. But in logistics, ecommerce jobs are now highly sought-after, with opportunities to reach head of ecommerce an attractive prospect.

Specific roles vary from company to company, but most logistics ecommerce executives will be overseeing teams charged with sourcing packaged products or raw materials on the one hand, and delivery of products to retailers or consumers on the other.

You’ll be in regular contact with sales and marketing teams, as well as the backend developers for consumer websites or business-to-business solutions. Depending on the size of the company, you’ll be reporting directly to the board or to other ecommerce directors.

The skills required

Head of ecommerce job descriptions vary over the industry, but essentially you’ll be the person who understands all aspects of seasonality and demand for the relevant industry, and will need to ensure warehousing and fulfillment depots are stocked and staffed to meet demand.

You’ll be an excellent communicator but also someone who can bury their head in a spreadsheet and get to grips with the warehousing and fulfillment visibility solutions you’ll be using. And since new products are constantly coming on stream, you’ll have the analytical mindset to cope with change efficiently.

Head of Ecommerce Jobs in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire is a small county in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The county town of Renfew (population 20,000) is located 5 miles (8 km) west of the centre of Glasgow, and the county is actually home to Glasgow Airport, which is west of the town. The largest town in the county, however, is Paisley, which has a population of 80,000 and is home to the county’s administration. It has land borders with Lanarkshire, Dumbartonshire and Ayrshire. To the north and east is the Firth of Clyde.

The county of Renfrewshire is extremely well connected, with major road and rail links to Glasgow as well as the airport and ferry links from Greenock. The county is popular with commuters to Glasgow, but for anyone seeking Head of Ecommerce positions, there is still a very good chance you’ll find vacancies without having to venture even that far.

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Find Head of Ecommerce Jobs with Cast UK

If you’re looking for logistics and transport jobs, wouldn’t it be best to use a recruitment agency that specialises in the sector? That’s Cast UK in a nutshell, and it’s how we can connect candidates with jobs so effectively.

Our extensive experience in recruiting logistics roles means we know the demands of both businesses and recruits. With the explosion of eCommerce all over the world, we’re now more in demand than ever from both parties, so please get the ball rolling by registering below.

If you’re looking for a head of eCommerce for your business and want the best candidates, call us today on 0333 121 3345.

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