Ecommerce Trading Manager (TikTok)
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Before you apply
Salary£35k – £60k
LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size7+ people
PostedAug 23, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Proven experience in e-commerce trading, merchandising or online retail
Strong understanding of conversion rate optimisation
Strong understanding of AOV growth
Strong understanding of promotional mechanics
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management
Strong understanding of creation of bundles
Comfortable working with performance data and GMV targets
Commercially minded and confident making decisions
Strong communication skills with both internal teams and clients
Experience with TikTok Shop, marketplaces or social commerce
Background in beauty, fashion, lifestyle or FMCG e-commerce
Benefits
Performance related bonus
Commission
28 days holiday
Bank holidays
Hybrid working
Flexible working hours
Clear progression paths
Regular performance reviews
Company pension scheme
Monthly wellness allowance
Team socials
Staff discounts
About Somerce
Somerce is a TikTok Shop specialist agency focused on driving GMV growth for brands. We work with some of the fastest-growing beauty, fashion, lifestyle and FMCG brands in the UK, US and EU, managing everything from live commerce and affiliates to paid media and trading strategy. You’ll act as the strategic lead for your clients while staying close to the numbers day-to-day.
Our clients include: P.Louise, Unilever, Huel & L’Oreal
What you will do
Client & Strategy Ownership
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Own a portfolio of e-commerce brands on TikTok Shop
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Act as the main point of contact while leading strategy, performance and delivery
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Build clear, commercially grounded TikTok Shop growth plans
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Translate business goals into weekly and monthly trading actions
E-commerce Trading & Merchandising
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Own trading calendars aligned to promotions, launches and key retail moments
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Lead product merchandising strategy across:
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Product selection
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Bundling
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Pricing
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Promotions and incentives
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Continuously optimise AOV, conversion rate and GMV
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Identify underperforming SKUs and opportunities to scale winners
Affiliate Strategy
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Own the affiliate strategy for your client portfolio
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Define how affiliates are used to drive GMV
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Work closely with creators to:
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Set creator priorities
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Shape product focus
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Align offers and incentives
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Build and refine creator trading strategies around:
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Deal-led moments
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Always-on content
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Live and campaign support
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Analyse affiliate performance and continuously optimise output
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Ensure affiliate activity aligns with overall trading and margin goals
Performance & Reporting
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Monitor daily, weekly and monthly performance metrics
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Lead performance reviews with clients, backed by clear insights and actions
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Forecast GMV and trading performance
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Use data over opinions to inform decisions
How You’ll Work
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Fast-paced, high-ownership environment
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Minimal bureaucracy, maximum accountability
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You’re expected to challenge, suggest, optimise and lead
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This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility and impact
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential
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Proven experience in e-commerce trading, merchandising or online retail
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Strong understanding of:
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Conversion rate optimisation
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AOV growth
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Promotional mechanics
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Product lifecycle management
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Creation of bundles
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Comfortable working with performance data and GMV targets
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Commercially minded and confident making decisions
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Strong communication skills with both internal teams and clients
Desirable
Nice to have
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Experience with TikTok Shop, marketplaces or social commerce
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Background in beauty, fashion, lifestyle or FMCG e-commerce
Benefits
Core Benefits
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Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and performance
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Performance-related bonus / commission aligned to commercial impact
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester
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Flexible working hours – we care about output, not clock-watching
Growth & Career Development
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Clear progression paths with responsibility early
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Regular performance reviews focused on development and impact
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Direct exposure to high-growth brands across the UK, US and EU
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Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of TikTok Shop and social commerce
Financial & Lifestyle Perks
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Company pension scheme
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Monthly wellness allowance (gym, fitness, mental wellbeing or similar)
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Team socials and events throughout the year
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Staff discounts across our brands and partners
Work Environment
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Fast-paced, high-ownership culture
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Minimal bureaucracy and maximum accountability
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Surrounded by people who care about performance, creativity and doing things properly
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A business that wins with its clients, shared success matters
The Somerce Difference
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We trust our people
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We move quickly and back good ideas
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You’ll have real influence, not just responsibility
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If you perform, you’ll grow, simple as that
This role is a feeder role for our Account Management roles. Salaries range between £35k and £60k based on experience.