Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for retail? British Heart Foundation is seeking a talented Trading Director to drive our retail trading and e-commerce operations to new heights.
As our Trading Director you'll lead the retail Trading teams responsible for our stock pipelines, stock partnerships, and e-commerce to ensure that both in-store and online offerings align with the organisation's customer, revenue, and brand objectives.
You'll work closely with senior managers, key stakeholders, and external partners to optimise online performance, product assortments, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and supply chain operations, with the goal of driving sales growth and achieving our sustainability objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing the retail trading strategy to align with overall business objectives and market trends.
* Managing the profit and loss of the retail trading team, ensuring financial targets are met.
* Working with our Head of Buying & Merchandising to curate a compelling product mix that maximises sales and margins.
* Leading and developing the trading teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
* Championing innovation in retail trading, leveraging new technologies and processes.
About you
We are looking for an individual with extensive experience in Senior (Controller/Director level) retail trading or buying and merchandising role within the retail sector.
You'll have demonstrable success in managing large-scale retail buying and merchandising teams and delivering commercial results across a multi-channel retailer.
To succeed in this role you'll have:
* Excellent leadership skills able to manage, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
* Strong financial acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and advanced analytical abilities
* A passion for delivering superior customer experiences
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