Graduate case studies

Matthew -

Head of eCommerce

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Running the entire eCommerce store.
Internet Marketing
Content Development
Customer Relationship Management
Platform Development
Online Business Direction
Dispatch Team Management
Creative Direction
Warehousing and Processing Management

Typical day

Team Management
Advertising Contact
Creative Design
Workflow Processing
Database Management
Team Leading
Content Creation
Marketing Liaising
Developing Business Strategy

What do I enjoy about my job?

Managing a successful team. Progress and pushing the boundaries.

Challenging aspects

People, always people. Time Management, there are just not enough hours in the day.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Rewarding, Great Work Environment, Ethically Pure.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Home grown skills from application of University knowledge into the business world. After working for two hugely successful UK based outdoor companies - planetFear and GO Outdoors, moving to New Zealand was the next step.

Training I receive as part of my job

None.

Career information

Brief history since leaving University

2006 - Retail Warehouse Operative, planetFear, Sheffield, UK

2006/7 - Web Content Manager, planetFear, Sheffield, UK

2007/8 - Web Content Manager, GO Outdoors, Sheffield, UK

2008-10 - eCommerce Manager, GO Outdoors, Running the largest Outdoor retailer in the UK, Sheffield, UK

2011 - Head of eCommerce, Bivouac Outdoor, New Zealand.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Running the largest eCommerce Outdoors store in Australasia.

Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

It's a "who you know" world, so get talking and use every skill you have available. Once your foot is in the door, keep working hard and success will prevail.