Digital Merchandiser

We’re looking for a passionate Digital Merchandiser to join our team and take responsibility for the performance of specific product categories across our digital channels. In this role, you’ll optimise the end-to-end online journey for your categories, with a focus on driving traffic, increasing conversion, and supporting overall sales performance.

You’ll develop and lead a clear, category-specific strategy for digital that aligns with wider business objectives and integrates with both digital and above-the-line marketing activity. Working closely with digital and commercial teams, you’ll ensure promotional content is delivered on time, follows SEO and web best practices, and supports a high-quality user experience.

This is a full-time permanent role based at our office in Raunds which is easily commutable from Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Northampton. You’ll be based onsite with the team four days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day.

What will I be doing as a Digital Merchandiser?

• Plan and deliver a category strategy plan to deliver performance improvements and enhanced customer experience whatever the digital touchpoint.
• Optimise your categories to support all pillars of the E-Commerce success: Taxonomy, SEO, Content, Visual Merchandising, Onsite Search, User Generated Content, Personalisation and Product Recommendations.
• Review web performance daily, provide weekly and period reporting and use this insight to deliver clear actions, objectives and plans for refinement
• Utilise tools such as search engine performance software to understand category performance and make relevant data refinements resulting in improved performance
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for continuous improvement to the customer experience on out digital channels.

What do I need to qualify for this Digital Merchandiser role?

• Solid experience working within a Digital or Ecommerce Trading environment
• A good understanding of SEO best practice and how this translates into requirements for product data
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Google Analytics
• The ability to interpret large data sets to drive insight and make informed business decisions
• Ability to forge strong business relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders

It would be desirable if you also had:

• Experience working as part of the E-Commerce team for a major high-volume website
• Experience using a CMS

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated)
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 850 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For. 

How to apply

If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.  When you apply, you will need to attach a CV for this role.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.