Location: CV31 2BB, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, West Midlands, UKTrading Manager | East Midlands | up to £60k Basic | 28 Days Holiday | Pension | Hybrid - 2 days a week in officeA 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 promotionPartner with Category Managers and Buyers to optimise product life cycle management and maintain stock valuation within agreed budget parametersAct as a senior point of contact for suppliers, confidently negotiating improved trading terms, increased supplier revenue and enhanced promotional supportWork closely with senior trading and digital stakeholders to support category growth and maximise online commercial opportunitiesCollaborate with digital teams to ensure seamless execution of promotions, new product launches and new brand activity across all channelsManage clear and timely communication to sales channels regarding new brands and products, contributing to NPD planning and governance forumsProvide cover for senior leadership when required, ensuring continuity across meetings, decision-making and priority actionsUndertake additional reasonable duties to support the overall effectiveness of the trading functionActively manage product life cycles to minimise obsolete and slow-moving stockMaintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity across all product and stock recordsEnsure all new product set-ups are completed accurately, with full information provided by relevant stakeholdersEnsure the trading team remains focused on strong category management principles and disciplined stock and supply chain practicesLead, motivate and develop the team to drive continuous improvement in trading performanceFoster a culture of challenge, innovation and constructive problem-solvingEncourage new ways of working while maintaining commercial rigour and accountabilityTo be considered for the position of Trading Manager, you will offer:Proven leadership and people management capability, with experience successfully developing high-performing teamsDemonstrable track record of driving category growth and exceeding commercial targetsStrong experience in stock profiling, supply chain management and commercial forecastingHighly numerate, analytically strong and detail-orientedAbility to work flexibly under pressure, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentInfluential communicator with strong negotiation skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders and blue-chip suppliersCommercially astute, customer-focused and knowledgeable in core marketing principlesProactive self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities and drive improvementCreative and logical thinker, comfortable managing process while adapting when neededDemonstrates integrity, optimism, resilience and a strong work ethic, consistently upholding company valuesApply today to be considered!BH35123TPBN1_UKTJ