JD GROUP

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Sports Fashion Plc is a leading international multichannel retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands.

The Group has over 2,400 stores across 19 territories, despite the challenges of 2020 global revenues increased by 30% to £6,110.8 million.

Over 56,000 people work within the Group all over the world. We attract the very best talent to our teams and acknowledge the continuation of this process as an important factor in the Group’s evolution.

The Group is home to premium brands such as JD Sports, Scotts, Size?, Tessuti, GO Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Footpatrol, Sprinter, Activinstinct & many more.

WHY JD MULTICHANNEL?

We are experiencing high growth here at JD Sports with a 64% YoY uplift in group revenue for H1 2021 in comparison to H1 last year, so it's a very exciting time to join us as we continue to expand globally.
 
In our online multichannel department in the UK alone, we've scaled up our headcount in the past year by 170 people and we are now looking to increase this by a further 120+ over the next 12 months to accommodate our growth. Outside of the UK, we’ve also been accelerating our growth throughout Europe from our local offices in Amsterdam and Alicante.

As a leading retailer, we are preferred partners with the likes of Google, Facebook and TikTok due to our extensive presence within the market. As such, they provide us with leading industry insights and training, and we are often chosen as the beta trialists for new cutting-edge features that they are planning to roll out. This means we are always at the forefront when it comes to helping to shape the industry landscape and our team has early access to brand new features and training from the world's largest tech and social companies.

In our Multichannel department we cover everything in the online and digital space and run everything internally through our world-class inhouse functions spread across: Digital Marketing (Paid Media, SEO, CRM, Affiliates, Influencers, Social, Content), Ecommerce (Online Trading, Online Visual Merchandising), Tech (Software Development FE/BE Stacks, App Development, Data, Security, UI/UX), and Studios (Design, Artwork, Retouch, Photography, Videography, Styling).

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Multi-Channel assistant to join our Street UK team here in Bury. The purpose of this role is to work with the Multi-Channel Manager and wider team to develop, grow and maintain the Street channels across all digital platforms through engaging content and digital first campaigns. 

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the authority on all creative aspects of the Street website, ensuring we achieve our goal of being a best-in-class e-commerce site. 

• Responsible for actioning regular content updates across desktop, mobile, apps, instore devices and screens. 

• Work with multi-channel merchandising and marketing teams on ensuring all relevant product is being promoted and showcased in the best way possible in line with trading plans. 

• Ensure content on all devices is being utilised to maximise sales whilst staying consistent with the brand identity and promoting relevant product and brand campaigns. 

• Ensure that the customer journey is smooth and effective from all marketing touchpoints through to purchase on all devices. 

• Assist with content launches to ensure timed content is on schedule and all assets required are briefed in advance.  

• Liaise with the merchandising team multiple times per week to review top site metrics (search, page hits, stock position) and action content changes and decisions for all devices to improve results and conversion. 

• Test banner/ product listings and links to ensure correct links and assets are used, completing daily site checks of devices and content. 

• Continually monitor relevant competitors and inspiration sources to report to the wider team. 

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

• You have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. 

• You enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-moving environment. 

• You have strong presentation skills and attention to detail. 

• You are passionate about our great community. 

• Experience in commercially driven, retail business is advantageous but not essential. 

• A degree in marketing/ online marketing would also be desirable. 

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking at our head office
• Staff discount across all our brands
• Monthly staff sales
• JD Gyms discount
• Subsidised eatery at onsite staff canteen
• Quarterly social events
• Professional training and conferences
• Relaxed & friendly working environment
• Company laptop

Unfortunately, because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, we are sometimes unable to respond to every application. If you haven't heard from us within 14 days of applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions within JD Sports Fashion plc please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

JD Sports Fashion plc is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.