Trading and Strategy Manager, Google Store, EMEA

Trading and Strategy Manager, Google Store, EMEA Overview

Google is seeking a highly experienced Trading and Strategy Manager to oversee the performance and growth of the Google Store across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. This role involves taking full responsibility for a specific product category, including planning product launches, developing sales forecasts, managing promotional activities, and ensuring the categoryâ??s commercial success. The manager will be tasked with driving daily trading performance to meet ambitious sales and market share goals, utilizing data analytics to optimize key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead a growth category within the Google Store, managing its overall commercial outcomes and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate product launches, sales forecasting, promotional planning, and budget management to support regional growth objectives.
• Monitor and optimize on-site KPIs through daily trading activities, ensuring the achievement of sales targets and market expansion.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve the customer journey, working closely with Customer Care, Operations, and Logistics teams to implement enhancements.
• Develop and execute innovative programs and initiatives to scale the business across EMEA markets.
• Lead strategic planning efforts, including campaign development and business reviews, to ensure alignment and achievement of business goals.
• Prepare and deliver performance reports and presentations for senior leadership, translating complex data into clear narratives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possess a bachelorâ??s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Have at least ten years of experience in commercial roles within the technology, retail, or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively with technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience in e-commerce, especially in trading, business strategy, or category management within consumer electronics, is highly desirable.
• Regional retail knowledge and experience working within European markets are advantageous.
• Ability to operate independently with a strategic outlook in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a hypothesis-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities, capable of synthesizing complex data into compelling narratives for leadership.

About the Role

This position plays a vital role in driving the growth and performance of the Google Storeâ??s e-commerce platform across EMEA. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a key product category, leading initiatives from product launches to promotional campaigns, and working collaboratively with various teams to enhance the customer experience. The role requires strategic thinking, autonomy, and a focus on data-driven decision-making to meet and exceed quarterly business goals.

The Google Store is an omnichannel retail platform that combines online and physical storefronts, leveraging Googleâ??s AI capabilities to deliver a seamless shopping experience. The team manages a broad portfolio of products including Pixel phones, earbuds, smartwatches, Fitbit devices, and Google Nest products. The platform utilizes AI to optimize operations, personalize customer interactions, and improve overall service quality. Employees are encouraged to develop their AI skills and contribute to innovative solutions that connect customers with Googleâ??s technology offerings.

Google is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. They value diversity and are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The company does not specify whether this role offers visa sponsorship or work authorization support, and the job posting indicates that visa sponsorship is not provided.

Applicants are advised that Google does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies and that any unsolicited resumes sent to Google will not result in fees or employment offers. Equity grants are discretionary and subject to approval by Alphabet Inc., with no guaranteed rights or statutory impact.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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