<p dir="ltr">Ready to own the profit and drive explosive growth for a British retail icon? Robert Dyas, part of the dynamic Theo Paphitis Retail Group (Ryman, Boux Avenue, London Graphic Centre), is looking for a relentless, self-starting Online Trader to turbocharge our web exclusive range.</p><p dir="ltr">This isn't just a job-it's a high-impact, high-autonomy role, if you live and breathe e-commerce performance and are ready for a challenge, read on.The Mission: Maximise Profit and the Digital Shelf</p><p dir="ltr">Reporting to the Head of Online Trading, you will be a driving force behind our web exclusives, tasked with translating data into decisions that deliver massive returns.</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Your Battleground:</strong></p><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Profit Ownership: Take accountability for the net profit of the web exclusive range.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strategic Sourcing: Identify high-potential products within our dropship network and strategically stock them into our business to dramatically improve profitability.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Supply Chain Command: Own and manage carrier and distribution agreements, ensuring seamless, on-time product distribution from our Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centre.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Margin Mastery: Collaborate with core category buying teams to negotiate and maximise profit margins across the exclusive range.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Analytics to Action: Be a wizard with analytics data (e.g., BI reporting). Dive deep to understand true net profit margins, price elasticity, and variable costings to make key decisions that outpace the competition.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Stock Excellence: Manage stock turn to maintain efficiency and capitalise on demand.</p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Are You the One? The Skills We Need</strong></p><p dir="ltr">This role demands a unique mix of analytical precision, commercial grit, and sheer passion for e-commerce.</p><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A Trading Mentality: You possess an overwhelming motivation for continuous growth and e-commerce performance.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Stock Savvy: Proven stock management experience.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Data Driven: Numerical, analytical, and proficient in advanced Excel and analytics tools.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Resilience &amp; Focus: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A Trailblazer: A "Continual Improvement" mindset with the initiative to find straightforward, cost-effective solutions and pilot new ways of working.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Communication King/Queen: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence teams across the business.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Foundation: A related degree (or equivalent experience that blows us away).</p></li></ul><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Join the Robert Dyas Family?</strong></p><p dir="ltr">We are a people-oriented company, committed to supporting your development and success. We work together, we are passionate, and we get results.</p><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Generous Time Off: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Share in Success: Lucrative bonus incentives.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Unbeatable Perks: Generous colleague discounts across all Theo Paphitis Retail Group brands (Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, London Graphic Centre).</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Exclusive Access: Regular sample sales!</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Investment in You: Robust learning and development programmes.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Security: Pension scheme and free life assurance (after a qualifying period).</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Culture: Regular social events and a dedicated wellbeing and mental health programme.</p></li></ul><p dir="ltr">If you’re a Results Driven, Innovative leader ready to seize the Initiative, apply now and help us write the next chapter of Robert Dyas’s 140+ year history!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>