Senior Digital Merchandiser – Services Team (6 Month Contract)
Halfords
Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Digital Merchandiser – Services Team (6 Month Contract)
About us
Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and
looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for
co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part
of something that’s still evolving.
As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported
by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and
repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong,
stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.
That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn,
stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be
part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise
to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with
confidence.
About the role
Working as a Senior Digital Merchandiser, you will be responsible for driving
the growth and ambition of the Services (Tyres, Repair and Service/MOT)
proposition online, supporting Halfords Group’s goal to become the market
leader.
You will own the ongoing merchandising, range management and maintenance of all
Services (Tyres, Repair and Service/MOT) products and services online, ensuring
every line is live with accurate content, imagery, copy and attribution.
The role also plays a key part in optimising the customer journey, driving
improvements in bookings, conversion, attachment rates and availability, while
ensuring customers receive clear, relevant help and advice content that supports
informed purchasing decisions and delivers an excellent customer experience.
Key responsibilities
• Own the digital merchandising strategy across Services (Tyres, Repairs and
Service/MOT), driving online sales, bookings and commercial performance
across Halfords and National websites to support ambitious growth targets.
• Manage and optimise the online proposition, ensuring product and service
content, imagery, specifications, categorisation and SEO are accurate,
engaging and customer-focused, while supporting the successful launch of new
products and services.
• Use customer, competitor and performance data to drive continuous
improvement, monitoring key metrics, producing insightful reporting and
translating analysis into actionable recommendations that enhance customer
experience, conversion and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, SEO and Customer Contact teams to
deliver promotional activity, respond to customer feedback, identify growth
opportunities and influence business decisions through evidence-based
insights.
• Continuously improve the online customer journey, supporting testing and
optimisation initiatives, website developments and trading priorities, while
promoting digital merchandising best practice and supporting the wider team
during peak trading periods
About you
• A strong passion for digital and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accuracy and
quality.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance customer needs with business
objectives to drive positive outcomes.
• Analytical thinker, confident in interpreting data, identifying trends and
translating insights into actions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
and build effective relationships across multiple teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines while
working independently.
Reward & benefits
• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual
discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave
plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional
development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your
best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our
Support Centre 2 days a week with an optional 3 days working from home.
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You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords
suite of products and services.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We
offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and
active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and
apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace
for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome
applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords
Family.
At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2 days on site at our
Support Centre in Redditch.