Head of Trading

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Why Technology at loveholidays? At loveholidays - we trailblaze together. We’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. Technology at loveholidays underpins our vision to become the global leader in packaged holidays. We drive cutting-edge innovation and technical excellence to futureproof the business. Our systems process trillions of daily holiday offers, we deploy over a thousand times a month, serving thousands of requests per second. This is where you can accelerate your growth by solving complex challenges and broadening your skillset. About the team: Our Trading team plays a crucial role in driving the success of the business by leveraging data insights and working with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal trading performance. We operate at pace, turning complex metrics into clear strategies that empower our stakeholders and ensure we remain the smart way to get away in an ever-changing market. The impact you’ll have: As Head of Trading, you'll lead a team of market-specific Trading Managers to drive commercial performance across the Group. Sitting within the Revenue Management and Trading function and reporting to the VP, you'll own the Trading calendar and reporting - ensuring insights translate into action. You'll chair Trading meetings, analyse short and medium-term performance trends, and manage the levers that drive Gross Profit - from Marketing Spend and Conversion Rate through to Margin Per Transaction and Trading Margin. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll surface opportunities, move quickly to mitigate risks, and use trading insights to influence decisions beyond your immediate team. You'll also be responsible for keeping senior management informed with timely, accurate performance updates, and for developing the Trading Managers who report to you. Your day-to-day:
Chairing Trading meetings and driving trading actions to optimise performance Analysing short and medium term performance trends and optimising the relationship between Marketing Spend, Conversion Rate, Margin Per Transaction, Trading Margin and ultimately Gross Profit Representing the Trading team across the wider business; leveraging trading insights to influence stakeholder decisions and optimise results Ensuring timely and accurate updates of performance to senior management Line management of the Trading Managers and supporting their development
Your skillset:
Highly numerate with strong commercial and financial acumen Strong communication and presentation skills Proficient in extracting, analysing and presenting data to support recommendations Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver to targets Enjoy working in a fast paced and growing organisation
Desirable:
Working knowledge of Google tools (Gsheets, Looker, Big Query) Experience of working within a competitive digital industry (eg: Travel or online FMCG)
The interview journey:
Intro to loveholidays with the Talent team - 30 mins 1st stage with Hiring Manager - 45 mins 2nd stage with key stakeholders including a task to present, in office - 1.5 hours Final stage with Chief Data Officer - 30 mins
Perks of joining us:
Company pension contributions at 5%. Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up. Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends. 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum. Ability to buy and sell annual leave. Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers.
At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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