Trading Manager

Trading Manager | East Midlands | up to £60k Basic | 28 Days Holiday | Pension | Hybrid - 2 days a week in office

A newly created opportunity for a Trading Manager to own and execute the commercial trading strategy in line with agreed objectives, working closely with senior leadership to deliver the budgeted performance. We are looking for someone to coach, lead and inspire a high performing team in a collaborative and personable manner.

Key responsibilities in the position of Trading Manager include:

• Drive trading performance through effective use of the four core levers: price, product, place and promotion
• Partner with Category Managers and Buyers to optimise product life cycle management and maintain stock valuation within agreed budget parameters
• Act as a senior point of contact for suppliers, confidently negotiating improved trading terms, increased supplier revenue and enhanced promotional support
• Work closely with senior trading and digital stakeholders to support category growth and maximise online commercial opportunities
• Collaborate with digital teams to ensure seamless execution of promotions, new product launches and new brand activity across all channels
• Manage clear and timely communication to sales channels regarding new brands and products, contributing to NPD planning and governance forums
• Provide cover for senior leadership when required, ensuring continuity across meetings, decision-making and priority actions
• Undertake additional reasonable duties to support the overall effectiveness of the trading function

• Actively manage product life cycles to minimise obsolete and slow-moving stock
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity across all product and stock records
• Ensure all new product set-ups are completed accurately, with full information provided by relevant stakeholders

• Ensure the trading team remains focused on strong category management principles and disciplined stock and supply chain practices
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to drive continuous improvement in trading performance
• Foster a culture of challenge, innovation and constructive problem-solving
• Encourage new ways of working while maintaining commercial rigour and accountability

To be considered for the position of Trading Manager, you will offer:

• Proven leadership and people management capability, with experience successfully developing high-performing teams
• Demonstrable track record of driving category growth and exceeding commercial targets
• Strong experience in stock profiling, supply chain management and commercial forecasting
• Highly numerate, analytically strong and detail-oriented
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Influential communicator with strong negotiation skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders and blue-chip suppliers
• Commercially astute, customer-focused and knowledgeable in core marketing principles
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities and drive improvement
• Creative and logical thinker, comfortable managing process while adapting when needed
• Demonstrates integrity, optimism, resilience and a strong work ethic, consistently upholding company values

Apply today to be considered!

BH35123