Digital Trading Lead- GM (Argos) - 12m FTC
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home, Coventry, CV7 9RD
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Requisition ID: 400002383
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Our digital team is a big team that reaches millions of customers each week — with tangible results. It’s also a place where you could get to discover different parts of the business, as you’ll have every chance to experience more than one. The culture in Digital is one of failing fast and experimenting, so from trading through to merchandising and forecasting, you’ll be part of a truly agile environment.
*Please note this role is for a 12month Fixed Term Contract.
Why join us
Joining our team at Sainsbury's means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. With digital transformation at the core of our vision, we provide exciting opportunities to drive innovation and deliver exceptional experiences across our brands. As a Digital Trading Lead, you will have the chance to shape and execute comprehensive digital plans, driving growth and improvement in digital metrics. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, utilising data and insights to inform strategies and deliver results. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can thrive, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the digital retail landscape. With attractive benefits, a flexible working approach, and a commitment to equal opportunities, we welcome candidates who are passionate about e-Commerce and retail, even if they are still building their experience. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
What You Are Accountable For
- Developing and implementing the digital trading strategy to drive online sales growth.
- Analysing sales data and customer behaviour to optimise product listings and promotions.
- Collaborating with marketing, merchandising, and IT teams to enhance the online customer journey.
- Managing the digital trading calendar and ensuring timely execution of campaigns.
- Monitoring competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
- Leading a team of digital trading specialists and providing guidance and support.
- Reporting on key performance indicators and providing insights to senior management.
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
What You Need to Know & Show
- Proven experience in a digital trading or e-commerce role.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of digital marketing, SEO, and web analytics tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- A proactive and results-driven mindset.
- A passion for e-commerce and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform.
Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.
Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.
Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
