Ellis Woods-Ward

Evaluator
DISC Type : CDS

eCommerce Trading Manager at Boots UK

Greater Nottingham, United Kingdom

Overview

Ellis Woods-Ward is an eCommerce Trading Manager at Boots UK, also serving as an Employee Network Lead. Her experience includes managing P&L, strategy, and commercial plans for major brands like No7 Beauty Company. She holds a Masters Degree from the University of Portsmouth and is certified in Employee Network Leadership.

Based on her public activity, Ellis shows a strong interest in social and public health causes, particularly those related to child welfare and parental support. She has highlighted campaigns and policy changes aimed at helping parents and ensuring the well-being of babies.

As an Employee Network Lead, she is actively involved in shaping workplace community and fostering connections among colleagues in a hybrid work environment.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

eCommerce Strategy
Has extensive experience owning the P&L, strategy, and commercial planning for direct-to-consumer websites, including for the UK's #1 skincare brand.
Health & Wellness
Currently an eCommerce Trading Manager for Boots UK and has actively recruited for roles within the company's health and wellness digital business.
Child Welfare
Shares content supporting parents of premature babies and promotes public health campaigns from organizations like The Lullaby Trust.

Media Appearances

Ellis has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
eCommerce Trading Manager at Boots UK
1-2024 - 12-2024
Ecommerce Manager at No7 Beauty Company
11-2019 - 1-2024
Assistant eCommerce Manager at Boots UK
4-2018 - 10-2019
Commercial Planning Executive at Boots UK
10-2017 - 3-2018
Retail Finance Administrator at Specsavers

Education

2014 - 2017
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Liverpool

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Exp : 12 Location : Greater Nottingham, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : eCommerce Trading Manager at Boots UK
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Insights For Selling To Ellis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ellis is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ellis

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ellis move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ellis take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ellis

Personality Compatibility


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