Digital Trading Executive
Rapha launched in 2004 to redefine cycling apparel. Today progressive design and storytelling has built a global movement.
We love cycling in all its forms, from the city streets to the highest peaks. And we know its power to transform lives. Led by innovation, we embody this love through a dedication to the world's greatest sport, by setting a new standard in design and pushing the cutting edge of performance and human craft.
Our Digital Trading team execute the eCommerce strategy by managing and loading online product content and then monitoring, evaluating and optimising the product selection and presentation on the website. The team loves data and uses insights and analytical tools to make decisions to drive engagement, conversion and sales.
As a Digital Trading Executive at Rapha, you’ll be working within a high-performance trading team that delivers amazing content through its owned channels and across a small number of digital marketplaces.
THE ROLE:
Execute eCommerce merchandising strategies across all regional markets
Ensure product assortment aligns with brand positioning, customer preferences, and regional market demands
Enhance the online purchasing journey through strategic product presentation, intuitive navigation, and search functionality improvements
Prepare and execute site merchandising for sales events, new season launches, and marketing campaigns
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless campaign rollouts
Monitor and adjust merchandising strategies based on campaign performance
Use all available tools to increase site performance and be proactive in making these changes.
Continual visual merchandising of the site to maximise customer experience and conversion.
THE CANDIDATE:
Strong analytical mindset with intermediate Excel skills and ability to translate data insights into creative merchandising solutions
Understanding of eCommerce best practices, user experience principles, and conversion optimisation techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across teams and regions
Background in retail merchandising, eCommerce, or digital marketing
Experience with eCommerce platforms, analytics tools, and A/B testing methodologies
Naturally curious with a passion for data-driven decision making
High energy and ambitious attitude with desire to contribute to building a world-class brand
Able to react and prioritise in a high-paced environment
Working at Rapha
We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer.
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Flexible working hours
- Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week - minimum 4 days in office
- 25 days annual leave
- 2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
- A company bonus scheme
- A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year
- Mental health support with MyndUp
- Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
- Subsidised lunches 3 days per week
- Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
- A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle to cycling through our Getting Started Scheme
- Bike racing expenses up to £35 per race entry
- A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends
- An annual clothing allowance of £1,120 for testing and promotional purpose
- Industry discounts on brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, Finisterre, Wahoo
- Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay
