Job Description:

Manning Global, a premier global staffing and managed services provider specialising in worldwide leading sectors such as Social Media, E-commerce, ICT, Engineering, AI, Automotive and Energy, is hiring for a New Business & Seller Growth Executive - Home & Living to join its project in the UK.

This is a six-month contract through Manning Global with chance of extension.

The role is fully remote, with occasional trips to the London office upon request, so candidates within commuting distance are preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively conduct outbound prospecting through multi-channel campaigns, including email, phone and social media, to identify and qualify high-potential seller partners across the Home & Living space, including brands, retailers, manufacturers and online businesses.

• Lead initial seller pitches, translating the platform's commercial proposition into tailored value for prospective partners at different stages of growth.

• Assess seller fit and platform readiness, identifying clear opportunities to drive revenue growth across Home & Living categories such as home furnishings, furniture, décor, kitchen and dining, garden, DIY, household products and related areas.

• Support end-to-end seller onboarding, including registration, account setup and activation.

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing seller support and smooth navigation of platform tools and growth levers.

• Build and maintain a strong understanding of the Home & Living landscape, including key brands, market trends, competitor platforms and emerging seller opportunities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and newly onboarded sellers, acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the acquisition and activation journey.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Up to five years of professional experience in a commercial, sales, business development, account management or seller-growth capacity.

• Proven B2B sales acumen, ideally gained within e-commerce, online marketplaces, social commerce, retail technology or other digital platform environments.

• Direct e-commerce experience is required, with a strong understanding of how online sellers grow, trade and optimise performance.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to conduct outbound outreach, deliver persuasive pitches and build relationships with external partners.

• Self-driven and well organised, with strong time-management skills and the ability to operate autonomously in a remote-first environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or a genuine interest in the Home & Living sector, including areas such as furniture, interiors, homeware, décor, garden, DIY or household products.

• A background in a high-growth e-commerce, online marketplace, social commerce or platform business.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, scaling or startup-style environment.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, pipeline management and data-led commercial decision-making.

• Language requirement: English