Posted Oct 28, 2026

Ecommerce & B2B Business Development Specialist

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This is a remote position. You will be engaged to support ecommerce growth and B2B trade development for an upmarket UK-based online retail business specialising in design-led furniture, children's products, interiors, and lifestyle brands. Availability: 8 hours per week. The primary objective of the role is to increase online and trade revenue through a combination of ecommerce optimisation, customer retention initiatives, data-driven decision-making, and proactive business development activities. Contract Term • Initial engagement: Up to 8 hours per week • Work arrangement: Remote • Schedule: Flexible, aligned with commercial priorities and agreed business requirements • Contract type: Independent Contractor Scope of Services 1. Ecommerce Performance Optimisation The contractor will: • Analyse ecommerce performance data and customer behaviour. • Identify opportunities to improve website conversion rates. • Recommend and implement initiatives to increase: • Sales revenue • Average order value (AOV) • Repeat customer purchases • Monitor performance outcomes and communicate recommendations. 2. Shopify Storefront & Data Management The contractor will: • Utilise Shopify to review sales, customer, and product performance data. • Generate and interpret sales and performance reports. • Review customer purchasing journeys and identify areas for improvement. • Support product and merchandising optimisation initiatives. 3. Customer Retention & Revenue Growth The contractor will: • Respond to and follow up on customer sales enquiries. • Execute upselling and cross-selling opportunities. • Support customer retention activities. • Assist with targeted promotional and sales campaigns to existing customers. 4. Email Marketing & Customer Segmentation The contractor will: • Manage customer segmentation initiatives using Klaviyo or comparable platforms. • Implement automated customer communication workflows. • Develop and execute targeted email campaigns. • Monitor campaign performance and optimise where required. 5. Digital Analytics & Search Performance The contractor will: • Analyse data from: • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) • Google Search Console • Shopify reporting tools • Identify opportunities for traffic growth, conversion improvement, and operational efficiency. • Recommend suitable automation, AI tools, and technology enhancements where commercially beneficial. 6. B2B Prospecting & Lead Generation The contractor will: • Research potential trade and commercial customers, including: • Interior designers • Architects • Hospitality groups • Hotels • Serviced apartment operators • Property developers • Fit-out and procurement businesses • Build targeted prospect lists and identify decision-makers. 7. Commercial Outreach & Relationship Development The contractor will: • Conduct outbound prospecting activities through LinkedIn, email, and other approved channels. • Develop relationships with commercial buyers and procurement stakeholders. • Generate qualified opportunities for trade sales and partnership discussions. • Maintain professional and consistent communication with prospects. 8. Proposal Development & Pipeline Management The contractor will: • Prepare quotations and commercial proposals within approved pricing parameters. • Manage and maintain a structured sales pipeline. • Track opportunity values, stages, timelines, and follow-up actions. • Drive opportunities towards conversion and revenue generation. Deliverables The contractor will provide: Weekly Deliverables • Ecommerce performance review and recommendations. • Sales pipeline update. • Lead generation and outreach activity summary. • Progress report on open opportunities and conversions. Monthly Deliverables • Ecommerce performance summary. • B2B prospecting and opportunity report. • Email marketing performance report. • Recommendations for revenue growth initiatives. • Summary of completed activities and achieved outcomes. Requirements Required Skills & Experience The contractor should demonstrate: • Proven ecommerce experience, preferably within a physical products business. • Strong Shopify knowledge or experience with comparable ecommerce platforms. • Experience using CRM, email marketing, and analytics tools. • A history of generating sales growth or acquiring new business. • Strong commercial acumen and revenue-focused decision-making. • Experience with outbound sales and relationship building. • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred Experience Preference will be given to candidates with: • Experience in furniture, interiors, lifestyle, or premium consumer goods sectors. • Exposure to hospitality, interior design, or commercial procurement environments. • Hands-on experience with: • Klaviyo • GA4 • Google Search Console • LinkedIn Sales Prospecting • Knowledge of ecommerce automation and AI-enabled workflows. • Experience establishing trade accounts and managing repeat B2B customers.