<h2 data-path-to-node="0">Head of Online Trading: Lead the Digital Transformation at Robert Dyas</h2><p data-path-to-node="1"><strong>Ready to own the growth strategy?</strong></p><p data-path-to-node="2">We are a dynamic multi-channel retailer, seeking a&nbsp;<strong>commercially astute and digitally-focused Head of Online Trading</strong> to join our leadership team and report directly to the Managing Director. This high-impact role is dedicated to <strong>accelerating our online product offering</strong>, with a primary focus on scaling our profitable dropship and extended range categories.</p><p data-path-to-node="3">If you are an expert in online trading, vendor management, and leveraging digital data to build a vast, relevant, and profitable assortment across Home, DIY, Garden, and Electricals, we want to hear from you.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="5">Maximise Digital Shelf Profitability</h3><p data-path-to-node="6">As Head of Online Trading, you will be the driving force behind our e-commerce assortment and financial performance.</p><h4 data-path-to-node="7">Key Accountabilities:</h4><ul data-path-to-node="8"><li><p data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><strong>E-commerce Strategy &amp; Assortment Curation:</strong> Define and execute a dynamic online buying strategy, using digital analytics (search volume, competitor pricing, digital trends) to identify gaps, onboard essential online-only lines, and capture market share in high-demand categories.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><strong>Rapid Dropship &amp; Vendor Management:</strong> Rapidly scale the extended product range. You will <strong>lead all aspects of the Dropship Vendor Programme</strong>, including sourcing, negotiating commercial terms (margin, cost price, SLAs), and ensuring seamless operational integration with our E-commerce and Operations teams.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><strong>Commercial &amp; Financial Performance:</strong> <strong>Own the financial success</strong> of all online categories. You will be accountable for online sales, gross margin percentage, dropship commission rates, and stock turn, developing competitive pricing strategies that protect profitability.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><strong>Performance Insight:</strong> Manage the full online product lifecycle, translating digital data from BI Reporting and Google Analytics into tactical buying actions and working with the Digital Marketing team to improve profitability.</p></li></ul><p data-path-to-node="15"><strong>Ready to shape the future of Robert Dyas's online business?</strong></p><p data-path-to-node="15">Apply now to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role.</p><p data-path-to-node="16">Would you like me to provide a summary of the core duties for an internal posting, or refine any section of this advertisement?</p>