Job Description

We're making a big move and we want you to be part of it.

We are relocating several of our core departments from London to Gothenburg, and as a result, we're growing our Swedish team in a major way. This means we're hiring across multiple departments simultaneously - including Brand, Product, Design, and more.

This is a unique moment to join a fast-moving, internationally recognised fashion brand as we expand our presence in Sweden. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to be part of something exciting - this is it.

Explore our open roles and find where you fit.

We are looking for our new Head of E-commerce & Marketplaces to own and accelerate one of Axel Arigato's most dynamic channels. You will drive revenue, conversion and brand experience across .com and our partner marketplaces; champion UX, IX and AI-led ways of working; and identify and unlock new commercial opportunities - in close collaboration with the teams that bring our brand to life across every touchpoint.

As a leader, you bring both edge and empathy. You build teams that are ambitious and accountable, and create an environment where people feel seen, challenged and set up to do their best work. You connect the dots across Commercial, Finance, Tech and Digital Marketing - not just through structure, but through trust. You lead with warmth and clarity in equal measure, and you live our DROP values - not as a checklist, but as a way of showing up every day.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are a commercially sharp, data-driven leader who connects the dots between brand, technology and revenue. You thrive at the intersection of trading, UX and operations, make decisions with conviction, and know how to get a cross-functional organisation moving in one direction.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own and forecast the e-commerce and marketplace P&L - revenue, OPEX and contribution - and build and defend the channel budget.

• Drive site performance, trading calendar, campaigns, conversion and the end-to-end customer experience across PDP, checkout and post-purchase.

• Set the channel AI roadmap - personalisation, merchandising, content, service - and drive team adoption.

• Define business requirements and partner with the Head of IT on platform roadmap and integrations; influence return rates and service outcomes via product and post-purchase.

• Grow our marketplace partnerships, onboard new platforms, uphold SLAs and identify new revenue streams across channels, markets and geographies.

• Set briefs and challenge plans with Digital Marketing on traffic, paid and CRM; turn KPIs and data into clear trading decisions.

• Lead and develop your team with clarity and ambition; align stakeholders on one plan and model our DROP values - Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion - in everything you do.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

• Proven track record leading a substantial e-commerce channel at an e-commerce-first brand across multiple markets in EU and the US - fashion, footwear or premium lifestyle preferred.

• Strong commercial and P&L management - you build the budget, forecast revenue and OPEX, and own the number.

• Hands-on background in digital and performance marketing, UX and platform projects; fluent in paid, CRM, SEO and marketplace growth.

• A clear point of view on AI in e-commerce - you’ve deployed AI tools and can lead a team through adoption.

• An inspiring people leader with proven ability to build high-performing teams, communicate across functions and thrive in a fast-growth brand environment.

HERE’S HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to own the largest commercial channel at Axel Arigato and help shape the next chapter of our brand, apply today and join our creative journey.

Apply by submitting your CV. We also welcome a short cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this role. Please do not include a photo or date of birth with your application; our recruitment process is competency based.

We review applications continuously and the position may be filled before the closing date.

DETAILS

Contract type: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer

Location: Gothenburg

Work mode: On-site

Direct reports: Yes

Start date: ASAP

A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO

Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset, modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.

Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.

What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange: stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.

Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.

Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.

OUR VALUES

DROP: Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.